Gil de Ferran, 56-year-old driver, dies during car test

Gil de Ferran, 56-year-old driver, dies during car test

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Last Friday (29), Gil de Ferran died at the age of 56. The important Brazilian driver was carrying out a car test at “The Concours Club” circuit, in Opa-Lockaat Floridaus USA. However, he felt unwell on the track and stopped at the pit entrance. With a cardiac arrest, Gil He was taken to the hospital, but he didn’t survive and left us early.

It is worth highlighting the driver’s important career in the history of motorsport. In the year 2003, Gil de Ferran won the traditional Indianapolis 500. In addition, he won the British Formula 3 title and was two-time CART (current IndyCar Series) champion. Thus, the driver’s death shocked fans of the category and also prominent names from the Brazilian scene on tracks around the world.

“What sad news. Today, we lost a brother! Wonderful person, really good people and a legend in our world motorsport. Go in peace, Gil. Much strength to his wife, his daughter, his son and all his family and friends”, he wrote Felipe Massa on your social networks. Gil de Ferran left his wife and children Anna It is Luke.

I am very shocked and deeply saddened by the news that we have lost Gil de Ferran. He was an incredible person and a true champion, but we will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time“, he said Stefano Domenicalipresident of F1.

MORE TRIBUTES TO GIL DE FERRAN!

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras mourns the death, at the age of 56, of former pilot Gil de Ferran. A native of Palmeiras, he made motorsport history by winning the Indianapolis 500, in the USA, and becoming two-time IndyCar champion. We offer our condolences to family, friends and fans in this time of sadness and longing“, published the Palm treesteam from the heart of Gil.


Source: Atrevida

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