Obituaries

Miguel Oliveira: one man’s diabolical passion

With the passing of doctor Miguel Oliveira, Portugal has lost the driving force behind Diabolique Motorsport, the country’s most famous…

4 years ago

Indy-legend Al Unser Sr (82) passes away

Al Unser Sr passed away in his home in Chama, New Mexico (US) on Thursday, December 9th. Unser was 82…

4 years ago

Another legend gone: Frank Williams (79)

Racing today announced the passing of its founder, Frank Williams. Williams was aged 79 and had sold his Formula 1-team…

4 years ago

Bob Bondurant (88): “I lived my life in two halves”

Bob Bondurant, who died on 12 November, once said of himself: “I lived my life in two halves. The first…

4 years ago

Addio Nino (88), master of the Targa Florio

At 88 years of age, Nino Vaccarella has died in Palermo, Sicily. Vaccarella knew the legendary Targa Florio inside-out, winning…

4 years ago

Gordon Spice (81), the man who made Capris fly

One of Britain’s most flamboyant racers, he will forever be associated with Ford Capris. But Spice was way more ambitious…

4 years ago