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Friendship in the second generation - Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition

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Created on May 8, 2026

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Daniel Reinhard, translated by DeepL

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jérémy, Philippe, Véronique and Grégory Siffert with Daniel Müller

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Daniel with Alexandra and Raffael Müller

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Daniel with Alexandra and Raffael Müller

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller's helmet that he wore in the fire accident

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - A look at Herbert Müller's agenda

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jérémy Siffert with his grandfather's glasses

Bild von Partner Porsche AMAG Mai Foto-Galerie 2026

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jérémy Siffert with his grandfather's glasses

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jérémy and Philippe Siffert and Véronique with Grégory Siffert

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Sweater knitted by Simone Siffert

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Jo Siffert imported two B18 Formula 2 Chevrons for Switzerland

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert competed in the Porsche 908 in 1968

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller switched to the F3 with the Cooper-Norton in 1961

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller sat in the Ford GT40 MK4 at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Numerous guests attended

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Norbert Wich gives a speech

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Büne Huber, the singer from Patent Ochsner, is also among the guests

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert drove a Porsche 908 in the 1970 1000 km race at the Nürburgring

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - famous portrait poster by Josef Reinhar

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - the walls are adorned with trophies

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Like father, like son - Daniel Müller

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - time for an aperitif

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - posters on the wall

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - trophy from Austria with an enlargement by Josef Reinhard

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - 1000 Kilómetros de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert's helmet

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert's helmet

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Sebring 1968

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Jo Siffert at the Austrian Grand Prix

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller Shrine

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert was also friends with Jean Tinguely, who dedicated a fountain to him

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jean Tinguely's deep friendship with Jo Siffert speaks from his paintings

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert and Jean Tinguely were close friends

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert and Jean Tinguely both came from Fribourg

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Daniel Müller and Véronique Siffert

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jéremy with Philippe Véronique with Grégory Siffert and Daniel Müller

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jérémy Siffert with Jo Vonlanthen and Veronique Siffert-Müller

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Peter "Whisky" Leutwiler and Helena Zaugg Wildi

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Jo Siffert imported two B18 Formula 2 Chevrons for Switzerland

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert in his professional life, Herbert in his private life, Herbert's childhood

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Snapshot

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Jo Siffert drove a Porsche 908 in the 1970 1000 km race at the Nürburgring

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Memorial exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Picture wall for Jo Siffert

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Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Everyone listens to Philippe Siffert

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller left his beloved cigar behind

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Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - figure on the trophy for 1000 Kilómetros de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Daniel mit Alexandra und Raffael Müller

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Herbert Müllers Helm, den er beim Feuerunfall trug

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Blick in die Agenda von Herbert Müller

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy Siffert mit Brille von Grossvater

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy Siffert mit Brille von Grossvater

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy und Philippe Siffert und Véronique mit Grégory Siffert

On Wednesday, May 6, the 90/55/45 exhibition was opened in the evening by Jo Siffert's daughter Véronique (now de Sybourg) with the cutting of a red ribbon. The children of the two great Swiss racing drivers Herbert Müller and Jo Siffert know each other well - so well that Véronique and Philippe Siffert as well as Daniel Müller are continuing the close friendship of their fathers "Seppi" and "Stumpen Herbie" in direct succession.

Three anniversaries - one exhibition

In the end, however, it took the foresight of the Jo Siffert Association, headed by Norbert Wicht, for him and his tireless team to combine the numbers 90/55/45 (90th birthday and 55th anniversary of Seppi's death and 45th anniversary of the death of "Stumpen-Herbie") with the cross-generational friendship and create this wonderful exhibition. Three children who care for the motorsport of two legends, share memories, anecdotes and a common view into the wonderful past.

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Like father, like son - Daniel Müller

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Like father, like son - Daniel Müller

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Daniel Müller remembers: "Jo Siffert and my father Herbie were very close friends and always up for a joke. Jo's friendly attitude towards every single person, including me as a young boy back then, has impressed and influenced me greatly to this day."

The "Association Jo Siffert" has been active since Seppi's memorial service in 2021 and consists of Norbert Wicht - the president -, Wolfgang Hugentobler, Jean-Marie Wyder, René Berset, Jean-Marc Kohler, Yves Ludovic Egger, Philippe Siffert and Véronique de Sybourg-Siffert.

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - A look at Herbert Müller's agenda

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - A look at Herbert Müller's agenda

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A friendship that lives on

The common thread of this year is the great friendship between Siffert and Müller across several motorsport disciplines. These two drivers carried Switzerland very high from the early 1960s until their tragic deaths in racing (24.10.1971 Siffert and 24.5.1981 Müller). To ensure that the memory lives on in the younger generations, the entire team has activated the necessary network of collectors of the cars and memorabilia that have become legendary. Various photos, films, press clippings, miniatures, trophies and cups that bear witness to the careers of our two favorite drivers adorn the walls and display cases. Throughout the duration of the exhibition until October 31, 2026, vehicles will be rotated to ensure the most realistic panorama possible.

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller left his beloved cigar behind

Commemorative exhibition Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller - Herbert Müller left his beloved cigar behind

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Insider tip

For six months, the Dula family's Murtenbox hall, after serving as a showcase for a collection dedicated to the Citroen brand, is hosting this commemorative exhibition, which is open on Fridays and Saturdays and on request for groups in between.

As the small town of Murten is worth a visit anyway, the commemorative exhibition can be perfectly integrated, or vice versa of course. For the older visitors, many memories are opened up and all the younger ones get to know our heroes from back then. Even Büne Huber, frontman of the band "Patent Ochsner", came out as a big Siffert fan and mingled enthusiastically with the large audience.

Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Büne Huber, the singer from Patent Ochsner, is also among the guests

Jo Siffert and Herbert Müller memorial exhibition - Büne Huber, the singer from Patent Ochsner, is also among the guests

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Halle Murtenbox, Au Tombex 40, 3280 Murten, unfortunately not easy to find. Take Burgunderstrasse in a westerly direction, then turn left into "Chemin Fin du Mossard". A small exhibition sticker at the traffic circles will help you find the way.

Further information can be found on the website of the Jo Siffert Association .

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Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Daniel mit Alexandra und Raffael Müller

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Herbert Müllers Helm, den er beim Feuerunfall trug

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Blick in die Agenda von Herbert Müller

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy Siffert mit Brille von Grossvater

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy Siffert mit Brille von Grossvater

Gedenkausstellung Jo Siffert und Herbert Müller – Jérémy und Philippe Siffert und Véronique mit Grégory Siffert

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