Tony Brooks, dubbed the ‘Racing Dentist’, used to be the ultimate surviving Grand Prix winner from the Fifties following the loss of life of Sir Stirling Moss in 2020; Brooks raced in 39 F1 races and completed 2nd on the earth drivers’ championship with Ferrari in 1959
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Tony Brooks on the Italian Grand Prix in Monza in 1958
Former racing motive force Tony Brooks, who received six Formulation 1 Grand Prix races within the Fifties and 60s, has died elderly 90.
Brooks, dubbed the ‘Racing Dentist’, used to be the ultimate surviving Grand Prix winner from the Fifties following the loss of life of Sir Stirling Moss in 2020.
Goodwood Revival introduced on its reputable Twitter account: “We’re unhappy to announce the passing of Tony Brooks, the ultimate surviving Grand Prix winner from the Fifties.
Brooks (left) along Vanwall team-mate Stirling Moss in 1957
“Referred to as the ‘Racing Dentist’, he used to be one of the crucial biggest drivers by no means to were international champion regardless of six Grand Prix wins. Our ideas are together with his circle of relatives.”
Brooks raced in 39 F1 races and completed 2nd on the earth drivers’ championship with Ferrari in 1959 after completing 3rd the former 12 months with Vanwall.
Born in Dukinfield, Cheshire in 1932, Brooks, who adopted his father into dentistry, secured 3 pole positions and 10-podium finishes right through his six-year F1 occupation.
F1 leader govt Stefano Domenicali additionally paid tribute to Brooks in a observation, which learn: “I used to be saddened to listen to the scoop that Tony Brooks has died.
“He used to be a part of a unique crew of drivers who had been pioneers and driven the limits at a time of serious chance.
“He’s going to be ignored and our ideas are together with his circle of relatives right now.”
