Brazilian motorsport legend Gil de Ferrán He won the Indianapolis 500 in 2003 and died of a heart attack this Friday. While racing at the Concours Club circuit in Opa-Llocka, Florida.
HE Speed record holder in the CART series with 241.428 miles lapped (388.54 kilometers) per hour. He was racing today with his youngest son, Luke.
According to different American media outlets, De Ferrán stopped his car and stated that he was not feeling well. He was taken to hospital minutes later but nothing could be done to save his life..
He was born in Paris 56 years ago but became a Brazilian citizen. Gil de Ferrán was an advisor to the English team McLaren.
He started his career in British Formula 3 and after emigrating to the United States Won seven CART races and five IndyCar races between 1995 and 2003.
He won two CART championships in 2000 and 2001 and achieved 50 podiums as a driver for the Penske team. However His biggest success came in 2003 with his fourth and final participation in the Indianapolis 500..
Gil de Ferrán won at the finish line in the epic final with his compatriot and teammate Helio Castroneves.
Indycar Formula expressed its sadness at the death of Gil de Ferrán, who turned 56 on November 11.
“Incycar deeply The death of two-time champion and Caerreras Legend Gil de Ferran is saddened“, he announced the presence along with a photo of his victory at Indianapolis.
Penske, the team where he left his mark on his time, described him as a “gentleman”.
In addition to young driver Luke, Gil de Ferrán had a daughter with his wife, Ángela, named Ana, the famous DJ who revived Formula 1 racing.