Driver and journalist, who was racing in touring cars at the time of his death in a light plane crash. Ertl took up racing in 1969 and proved quite adept early on, moving up to Formula 3 and the European Touring Car Championship as early as 1971. 1973 was Harald's most successful year as he won the 1973 Tourist Trophy at Silverstone, as well as a Super Vee race at Hockenheim that year. As well as touring cars, Harald was also racing in the Renault Five Turbo Championnship when he died, aged only 33.

Biography last updated 22 Nov 2015