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'Queen of the Nurburgring' Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
Sabine Schmitz, affectionally known as the ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, has died at the age of 51 following a long battle with cancer.
By
Luke Smith
17 March 2021
Motorsport.com
Formula 1 commentary icon Murray Walker dies aged 97
Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has died at the age of 97.
By
Luke Smith
14 March 2021
Supercars
Creator of the American-made Vector supercar has died
Jerry Wiegert was 76 years old.
By
Jacob Oliva
21 January 2021
Motorsport.com
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
Motorsport.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
The godfather of the Ford Mustang has passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
By
Adrian Padeanu
3 July 2019
Motorcycles
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
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
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
Celebrity / Entertainment
Racing team owner and Prodigy singer Keith Flint found dead
We mourn a fellow petrolhead.
By
Sabrina Giacomini
4 March 2019
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
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
His Hollywood career spanned 60 years and included numerous awesome car movies.
By
Christopher Smith
7 September 2018
Breaking
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
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
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
Bodo Buschmann has died after a short illness.
By
Dominik Wilde
27 April 2018
Autonomous Cars
Updated: Woman hit by self-driving Uber dies
It's the first recorded fatality involving a self-driving car and it's sure to ignite a fierce debate.
By
Sam Burnett
20 March 2018
Motorsport.com
US racing legend Dan Gurney dies
The ex-F1 driver has passed away aged 86.
By
Dominik Wilde
15 January 2018
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