The motoring world is in mourning after learning of the death of Gil de Ferrán. The Brazilian motorsports legend who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2003 He died this Friday of a heart attack while competing at The Concours Club circuit in Opa-Llocka, in the state of Florida.
The track speed record holder in the CART series with a lap at 241.428 miles (388.54 kilometers) per hour, He is now against his youngest son, Luke.
According to various American media outlets, De Ferrán stopped his car and said he felt bad. A few minutes later he was taken to a hospital, but nothing could be done to save his life.
Born 56 years ago in Paris, but naturalized Brazilian, Gil de Ferrán is a consultant for the British team McLaren.
He started his career in British Formula 3 and when he moved to the United States he won seven CART races and five IndyCar races 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 He turned 56 on November 11.
“Incycar is deeply saddened by the death of two-time champion and legend of Caerreras Gil de Ferran“, announced the entity along with a photo of its victory in Indianapolis.
Penske, the team with which he marked a season, referred to him as a “gentleman”
In addition to the young pilot Luke, Gil de Ferrán has a daughter with his wife Ángela, the famous DJ Anathat brings the Formula One grand prix to life.
Source: La Verdad
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