Kurt Adolff (5 November 1921 – 24 January 2012) was a German racing driver, businessman and diplomat. Born in Stuttgart to a family that owned a textile company, Adolff served as a paratrooper during the Second World War before turning to motor racing.
Driver Bio
| Nationality | German |
| Birthplace | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Born | 5 November 1921 |
| Died | 24 January 2012 |
| First Grand Prix | 1953 German Grand Prix |
| Last Grand Prix | 1953 German Grand Prix |
| Years Active | 1953 |
| Current/Last Team | Privateer: Ecurie Espadon Ferrari |
He competed in Formula Two during the early 1950s, usually driving BMW-powered machinery. His results included second place in a race held at Munich-Riem Airport.
Adolff moved into a Ferrari 500 for 1953 and entered that year’s German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Driving Rudi Fischer’s car for Écurie Espadon, he completed only a few laps before retiring.
The appearance proved to be his only World Championship Grand Prix. Adolff subsequently left single-seater racing to concentrate on his family’s business interests.
He did not abandon competition entirely, later achieving some success in Jaguar machinery through hill climbs and touring-car events.
Away from racing and commerce, Adolff also represented Chile as a consul.
Grand Prix Stats
| Race Entries | 1 |
| Race Starts | 1 |
| Did Not Start | 0 |
| Best Race Start | 27th |
| Best Race Finish | DNF |
| Retirements | 1 |
| First-Lap Retirements | 0 |
| Not Classified | 0 |
| Disqualified | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
Qualifying
| Qualifying Sessions | 1 |
| Reached Q3 | 0 |
| Q2 Eliminations | 0 |
| Q1 Eliminations | 0 |
| Did Not Qualify | 0 |
