Loris KESSEL

Loris Kessel is a Swiss former Formula 1 driver who competed briefly in the mid-1970s. His Formula 1 career spanned a short period, with participation in three Grands Prix during the 1976 season, all with the Brabham-Ford team. Despite a limited number of entries, Kessel completed every race he started, recording a 0.0% DNF rate.

Throughout his Formula 1 tenure, Kessel did not achieve championship points, podium finishes, or race wins. His win and podium rates both stand at 0.0%, reflecting the challenges faced in a highly competitive era dominated by established teams and drivers. Notably, he averaged gaining over eight positions per race, an indicator of his ability to improve his starting position during events.

Kessel's career is historically significant for its brevity and consistency in finishing races without retirements, a rarity among drivers with such limited appearances. Although he did not secure notable results in wet conditions, his participation during a transitional period in Formula 1 contributes to the broader narrative of Swiss drivers in the sport.