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Motorsport.com Sir Stirling Moss death: Motorsport world pays tribute

Sir Stirling Moss death: Motorsport world pays tribute

The motorsport world has paid tribute to Sir Stirling Moss following his death at the age of 90 on Sunday.
By Brian Potter 13 April 2020
Motorsport.com Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Sir Stirling Moss, who died in the early hours of April 12 aged 90, was more than just the greatest racing driver never to win the Formula 1 World Championship.
By Brian Potter 12 April 2020
00:30 Celebrity / Entertainment Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

May all who lost their lives rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 January 2020
Motorsport.com British rallying legend Russell Brookes dies

British rallying legend Russell Brookes dies

Double British Rally champion Russell Brookes, famous for driving his ‘Andrews Heat for Hire’-liveried cars, has passed away at the age of 74.
By Jack Benyon 31 October 2019
Motorsport.com F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has passed away aged 22 after sustaining injuries in a crash during the series’ feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
By Jonathan Noble 31 August 2019
Motorcycles Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

The TV personality and "fastest woman on four wheels" crashed during a speed run yesterday in Oregon USA.
By Christopher Smith 28 August 2019
Breaking Ferdinand Piech, former VW Group Chairman, dead at 82

Ferdinand Piech, former VW Group Chairman, dead at 82

He was also a member of the Porsche family.
By Chris Bruce 26 August 2019
Weird Tesla hearse? Under your dead body, says Dutch coachbuilder

Tesla hearse? Under your dead body, says Dutch coachbuilder

Huiskamp Carrosseriefabriek developed a Model S 75D for your last journey.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 12 August 2019
Motorsport.com Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

An investigation is underway after Northern Irish driver Paul Conn lost his life in an accident during a 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland meeting at Kirkistown on Saturday.
By Motorsport.com 29 July 2019
Corporate / Financial Famous Auto Exec Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

Famous Auto Exec Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

The godfather of the Ford Mustang has passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
By Adrian Padeanu 03 July 2019
Motorcycles UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

Flights of engines will sing him to his rest.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 June 2019
Motorsport.com Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Road racer Daley Mathison has died following a crash in the opening Superbike race of the 2019 Isle of Man TT on Monday. He was 27.
By Lewis Duncan 04 June 2019
Motorsport.com F1 figures pay respects at Lauda funeral

F1 figures pay respects at Lauda funeral

Big names from the world of motorsport and beyond gathered at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna on Wednesday for the funeral of Niki Lauda, who passed away in Zurich last week.
By Adam Cooper 30 May 2019
Motorsport.com Obituary: Niki Lauda, 1949-2019

Obituary: Niki Lauda, 1949-2019

The word “legend” is used far too often, but there’s no doubt that it should be applied to Niki Lauda.
By Adam Cooper 21 May 2019
Motorsport.com Niki Lauda passes away aged 70

Niki Lauda passes away aged 70

Three-time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda has passed away, aged 70.
By Andrew van Leeuwen 21 May 2019
Motorsport.com F1 race director Charlie Whiting dies aged 66

F1 race director Charlie Whiting dies aged 66

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has passed away at the age of 66.
By Jonathan Noble 14 March 2019
Celebrity / Entertainment Racing team owner and Prodigy singer Keith Flint found dead

Racing team owner and Prodigy singer Keith Flint found dead

We mourn a fellow petrolhead.
By Sabrina Giacomini 04 March 2019
General Haynes Manuals pioneer dies aged 80

Haynes Manuals pioneer dies aged 80

John Harold Haynes founded the iconic Haynes Publishing company.
By Dominik Wilde 12 February 2019
Motorsport.com Sportscar racing legend Don Panoz, 1935-2018

Sportscar racing legend Don Panoz, 1935-2018

Don Panoz, entrepreneur, maverick and legend of sportscar racing, has died. He was 83.
By David Malsher 12 September 2018
Celebrity / Entertainment Smokey and the Bandit star Burt Reynolds dies at 82

Smokey and the Bandit star Burt Reynolds dies at 82

His Hollywood career spanned 60 years and included numerous awesome car movies.
By Christopher Smith 07 September 2018
Breaking Sergio Marchionne Has Died Following Surgery Complications

Sergio Marchionne Has Died Following Surgery Complications

The formidable Italian-Canadian CEO leaves behind a rich legacy.
By Sam Burnett 25 July 2018
Motorsport.com James Cowton killed in multi-bike crash on the Isle of Man

James Cowton killed in multi-bike crash on the Isle of Man

Motorbike road racer James Cowton died in a multi-bike accident in the Southern 100 event on the Isle of Man on Thursday.
By Charles Bradley 13 July 2018
Motorcycles William Dunlop killed in Irish road race crash

William Dunlop killed in Irish road race crash

Irish road racing star William Dunlop has been killed in a crash during practice for the Skerries 100 race in County Dublin, event organisers have confirmed.
By Lewis Duncan 10 July 2018
Aftermarket / Tuning Inspirational Brabus founder dies aged 62

Inspirational Brabus founder dies aged 62

Bodo Buschmann has died after a short illness.
By Dominik Wilde 27 April 2018
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