Heart attack while racing with his son: former driver Gil de Ferran dies
The Brazilian champion was 56 years old. He won the Indianapolis 500 in 2003 and was a consultant for the McLaren F1 teamPer restare aggiornato entra nel nostro canale Whatsapp
The motoring world says goodbye to Gil de Ferran, winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 2003 and two-time champion of the Cart championship in the USA.
The Brazilian driver suffered a heart attack at just 56 years old.
According to US media, de Ferran was struck by an illness while competing with his son at the Concours Club in Opa-locka, Florida.
De Ferran – who was also a consultant for the McLaren Formula 1 team – was remembered with messages of condolence from many motorsport protagonists, including the CEO of F1, Stefano Domenicali: «I am very shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Gil de Ferran. He was an incredible person and a true champion, and we will all miss him." "Everyone at McLaren Racing is deeply saddened to learn that we have lost a beloved member of our McLaren family - writes the F1 team - because Gil was an important and integral part of our team".
(Unioneonline/lf)