The Brazilian is 56 years old, he was racing at a circuit in Florida, United States, and he had to stop his car because he felt bad. He was taken to the hospital but the doctors could do nothing.
Gil de FerranBrazilian motorsports legend who conquered the Indianapolis 500, died this Friday of a heart attack while competing on the circuit of The Concours Club in Opa-Llocka, in the state of Florida. Born 56 years ago in Paris, but naturalized Brazilian, Gil de Ferrán is a consultant for the British team McLaren.
The CART series track speed record holder with a lap at 241.428 miles (388.54 kilometers) per hour is now racing with his youngest son Luke. According to various American media outlets, De Ferrán stopped his car and said he felt bad. After a few minutes transferred to hospital, but nothing could be done to save his life.
He began his career in British Formula 3 and when he moved to the United States he won seven CART events and five IndyCar events between 1995 and 2003. He won two CART titles in 2000 and 2001 and earned 50 podiums as a driver for the Penske team. . But his greatest achievement came in 2003, in his fourth and final participation in the Indianapolis 500. In an epic finale with his compatriot and teammate Helio Castroneves, Gil de Ferrán won at the finish line.
Indycar Formula has expressed its dismay at the death of Gil de Ferrán, who turned 56 on November 11. “Incycar is deeply saddened by the passing of two-time Caerreras champion and legend Gil de Ferran,” the entity announced along with a photo of its victory in Indianapolis.
Source: Tycsports
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