Former McLaren driver Jochen Mass suffers ‘medical emergency’ as family release emotional statement

FORMER McLaren driver Jochen Mass has suffered a medical emergency.

As a result, Mass, 79, will be stepping back from public engagements while he recovers.

GettyFormer McLaren driver Jochen Mass has suffered a medical emergency[/caption] Times Newspapers LtdMass started 105 races in F1, winning the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix[/caption] GettyThe German also won Le Mans in 1989[/caption]

The type of emergency has been kept private by Mass’ close ones.

A statement posted on Mass’ social media pages read...