It happened today: Swiss driver Albert Scherrer born.

February 28, 2026

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Albert Scherrer was a Swiss racing driver born on 28 February 1908 in Riehen, a suburb of Basel, who competed in the 1953 Swiss Grand Prix, finishing unclassified and scoring no championship points. He passed away in Basel on 5 July 1986, maintaining a lifelong connection to the city. See wikipedia for more information.

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