F1 remembers 'pioneer' Tony Brooks
F1 remembers 'pioneer' Tony Brooks
The F1 community has been saddened to learn of the passing of six-time race winner Tony Brooks ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.
Brooks drove for BRM, Vanwall and Ferrari in his brief F1 career from 1956-61 and raced alongside legendary names such as Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham and Juan Manuel Fangio.
Like Moss, Brooks was never a world champion, but in becoming only the fourth driver to score six grands prix victories, the 'Racing Dentist' cemented his name in the history books.
Brooks was the last surviving race winner of the 1950s after Moss died in 2020.
After Brooks' passing was announced on Tuesday, tributes have emerged from the F1 community.
F1 reacts
The FIA pays tribute to former @F1 driver Tony Brooks, who passed away at the age of 90. Winner of prestigious Grands Prix such as Spa, Nürburgring & Monza, team-mate of Stirling Moss & Dan Gurney, he was Vice-World Champion in 1959. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/mgxprnLeR6
— FIA (@fia) May 4, 2022
Stefano Domenicali statement:
— F1 Media (@F1Media) May 3, 2022
“I was saddened to hear the news that Tony Brooks has died. He was part of a special group of drivers who were pioneers and pushed the boundaries at a time of great risk. He will be missed and our thoughts are with his family at this time.” pic.twitter.com/aodzebMsWG
We pay homage to Tony Brooks, a fantastic driver who contributed to our legacy.
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 4, 2022
Our thoughts are with his beloved ones ❤️#essereFerrari🔴 #F1 pic.twitter.com/ynCyE0XlFd
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Brooks
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 3, 2022
F1's last surviving race winner of the 1950s, Brooks was one of the earliest pioneers of the sport we love.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones pic.twitter.com/9hhY6MlmWZ
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tony Brooks.
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) May 3, 2022
Among his many achievements, Brooks took victory for @astonmartin in the '58 RAC Tourist Trophy alongside Sir Stirling Moss: pictured here together in the DBR1.
Our thoughts are with Tony's family and many friends. 💚 pic.twitter.com/PlLt6jXAbA
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