Reine Tore Leif Wisell (30 September 1941 – 20 March 2022) was a Swedish racing driver. He participated in 23 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 4 October 1970. He achieved one podium, and scored a total of 13 championship points. Career He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races. He won the Swedish Formula Three Championship in 1967 and three years later he made the big step and signed with Team Lotus who were the best team this year. In the 1970 United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, Wisell raced for Lotus who made their return in the championship after Jochen Rindt's death at Monza. Rindt's death caused his teammate John Miles to retire and Wisell replaced him. His first Grand Prix was the best in his career as he achieved a third-place finish, trailing only his teammate and future champion Emerson Fittipaldi and Pedro Rodríguez and finishing ahead of title contender Jacky Ickx. This result was Wisell's best, as the subsequent years were not at the same high level, and he retired after his home Grand Prix in 1974. Death Wisell died suddenly on 20 March 2022, aged 80, in his Thailand home. Career results Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) 24 Hours of Le Mans results References External links Profile at grandprix.com 1941 births 2022 deaths Swedish racing drivers Swedish Formula One drivers Team Lotus Formula One drivers BRM Formula One drivers March Formula One drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers People from Motala Municipality Sportspeople from Östergötland County