Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted January 4, 2023 Michel Ferte, excellent in lower formulae and sportscars, but never able to break through to Formula 1, has died after a long illness, aged only 64. https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/24-heures-du-mans/24-heures-du-mans-l-ancien-pilote-michel-ferte-est-decede-4b890164-8c54-11ed-9fb2-0b86ee40425f 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,980 Posted January 5, 2023 19 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Michel Ferte, excelente em fórmulas inferiores e carros esportivos, mas nunca conseguiu chegar à Fórmula 1, morreu após uma longa doença, com apenas 64 anos. https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/24-heures-du-mans/24-heures-du-mans-l-ancien-pilote-michel-ferte-est-decede-4b890164-8c54-11ed-9fb2-0b86ee40425f He was the 6th French f3 champion to die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 8, 2023 Sam Fenech, an Australian drag racing driver, has died. He was 55. Fenech was killed in what is being described as a horrific crash. https://7news.com.au/sport/motorsport/father-of-three-drag-racing-driver-sam-fenech-55-killed-in-horrific-crash-lost-for-words-c-9384873 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted January 13, 2023 1965 British Saloon car champion, Roy Pierpoint, has died, aged 93. http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Roy-Pierpoint-1929---2023 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted January 13, 2023 Not in immediate danger, and frankly quite shocking news, but probably worth putting on our radar given the severity: Jennie Gow, BBC motorsport correspondent, has revealed on Twitter that she has suffered a "serious stroke". She says she suffered it two weeks ago, it has affected her speech and her husband had to help her type the message. She is only 45-years-old and, as far as I was aware, very fit and healthy. Long road ahead, and I doubt she'll be involved with BBC Radio 5 Live's F1 coverage this season. Very sad. Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-64261533 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 14, 2023 20 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Not in immediate danger, and frankly quite shocking news, but probably worth putting on our radar given the severity: Jennie Gow, Any relation to Harry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted January 14, 2023 On 15/09/2021 at 16:11, Octopus of Odstock said: John Wickham has motor neurone disease John Wickham announced as dead: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/spirit-f1-owner-and-le-mans-winning-bentley-team-boss-wickham-dies-aged-73/10420863/ 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: John Wickham announced as dead: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/spirit-f1-owner-and-le-mans-winning-bentley-team-boss-wickham-dies-aged-73/10420863/ Tremendously sad news, but inevitable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 30, 2023 Max Gutierrez, 20, competed part-time in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2022. His brother, Federico Gutierrez, 17, made his debut in 2021 via the Truck Mexico Series where he picked up a win and finished 3rd in the season standings. Both drivers were involved in a car accident on Sunday. The fatal accident took place outside of Mexico City. Federico Gutierrez was driving the Porsche Boxster at the time of the crash. They collided with a pickup truck. Federico was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother, Max has been transported to hospital via helicopter but is expected to be released soon. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,173 Posted February 2, 2023 On 27/05/2021 at 15:19, TheSpinosaurus said: Watched a video from 2019 where Peter Windsor interviewed Jacques Laffite. Peter mentions that according to Jacques the French racer Jean-Pierre Jabouille has dementia and a few other health problems. Octopus can you confirm this? Jean-Pierre Jabouille reportedly dead aged 80. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted February 2, 2023 Worth mentioning JPJ was a DDP pick and the Daily Mirror has already provided a QO https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-jean-pierre-jabouille-dead-29119111 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted February 2, 2023 I don't think she'll make DDP fame requirements, but Jacqueline Beltoise, widow of Jean-Pierre and sister of Francois Cevert, is, according to this obituary of Jabouille, in the same hospital/clinic that Jabouille was. https://www.autonewsinfo.com/2023/02/02/deces-de-jean-pierre-jabouille-412407.html It mentions Jacques Laffite, the third poorly driver mentioned by Peter Windsor in the tweet (Tambay and Jabouille being the now deceased duo) visited Jabouille last night so he's still active (of sorts). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Worth mentioning JPJ was a DDP pick and the Daily Mirror has already provided a QO https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-jean-pierre-jabouille-dead-29119111 Now on the BBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: I don't think she'll make DDP fame requirements, but Jacqueline Beltoise, widow of Jean-Pierre and sister of Francois Cevert, is, according to this obituary of Jabouille, in the same hospital/clinic that Jabouille was. https://www.autonewsinfo.com/2023/02/02/deces-de-jean-pierre-jabouille-412407.html It mentions Jacques Laffite, the third poorly driver mentioned by Peter Windsor in the tweet (Tambay and Jabouille being the now deceased duo) visited Jabouille last night so he's still active (of sorts). She'll make DL Cup, though - good spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: She'll make DL Cup, though - good spot Would she? They have the same fame requirements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Would she? They have the same fame requirements? Aye, maybe a bit flippant of me. Tbh I messed up royally on the DL Cup, thought I'd said I was entering and only realised I'd fucked up when the list of entrants appeared. I was fairly sure they were about as flexible as my Deathrace and I was thinking some motorsport publication or similar would mention her if only because she was married to one GP stalwart and sister to another who would probably have been more significant if he'd survived into 1974 where he'd already been picked to replace Jackie Stewart as #1 driver in the Tyrell team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted February 3, 2023 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Aye, maybe a bit flippant of me. Tbh I messed up royally on the DL Cup, thought I'd said I was entering and only realised I'd fucked up when the list of entrants appeared. I was fairly sure they were about as flexible as my Deathrace and I was thinking some motorsport publication or similar would mention her if only because she was married to one GP stalwart and sister to another who would probably have been more significant if he'd survived into 1974 where he'd already been picked to replace Jackie Stewart as #1 driver in the Tyrell team. They not. Any picks that would be rejected by the DDP are rejected by the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted February 4, 2023 Trevor Boys, Canadian racing car driver has died aged 65. Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,932 Posted February 6, 2023 Ned Jarrett's wife Martha dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 634 Posted February 9, 2023 On 03/02/2023 at 02:25, Octopus of Odstock said: I don't think she'll make DDP fame requirements, but Jacqueline Beltoise, widow of Jean-Pierre and sister of Francois Cevert, is, according to this obituary of Jabouille, in the same hospital/clinic that Jabouille was. https://www.autonewsinfo.com/2023/02/02/deces-de-jean-pierre-jabouille-412407.html It mentions Jacques Laffite, the third poorly driver mentioned by Peter Windsor in the tweet (Tambay and Jabouille being the now deceased duo) visited Jabouille last night so he's still active (of sorts). Wonder if Margherita Bandini and Nina Rindt (the widows of Lorenzo Bandini and Jochen Rindt respectively) are still around, there haven't been any news of them for a long time and both women would be in their 80s now. Joann Villeneuve (widow of Gilles, mom of Jacques) is still alive and appears to be well (paid a tribute to him in a video on his 40th death anniversary in 2022). That brings me to another topic, which F1 driver has had the longest marriage? Sir Jackie and Lady Helen Stewart are definitely up there (married for 60 years). Not sure how long Tony Brooks was married, but an article about his death did mention his wife Pina survived him. Roy Salvadori was also married for a long time as well I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted February 9, 2023 Yes, both still around. Nina Rindt sent a recent strongly worded letter to Tom Rubython who accused her of having an affair with Piers Courage. A copy of the letter is on twitter somewhere.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 281 Posted February 10, 2023 All motorcycle road racing in Northern Ireland has been cancelled this year due to significant increases in public liability insurance costs. The same insurance company also covers the Isle of Man TT races - could they be in doubt as well? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted February 12, 2023 Famed Australian driver Bob Muir has died, according to his children who've posted on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/190760908334658 This gives you a bit of a flavour of his career - single seaters and touring cars - https://www.speedcafe.com/2011/04/15/bob-muir/. He doesn't (currently) have a Wiki page, but he was a talented driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted February 16, 2023 David Price, principal of David Price Racing (company active between 1976 and 2010) Obituary: https://the-race.com/junior/obituary-legendary-team-manager-david-price/ He was 75. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted February 23, 2023 On 19/12/2022 at 17:47, Octopus of Odstock said: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mike-rowe?utm_term=RwaXK99Zx Ex ABBA drummer and 1980's racer Slim Borgudd has dementia. Has gone downhill quickly since the last time I was in contact with him in Spring. Slim Borgudd died today. Its on Facebook but will get a better link in due course. And here's at least one - https://f1i.autojournal.fr/infos/deces-de-slim-borgudd-pilote-et-musicien/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
