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Gil de Ferran, a veteran of CART and IndyCar in the 1990s and 2000s, passed away on Friday at the
On December 29, news broke of Gil de Ferran’s passing, which was quickly confirmed by his friends and colleagues in the racing world. de Ferran, a veteran of multiple racing series, continued to be involved in motorsports after retiring from driving and was known for his pleasant personality. His untimely loss deeply impacted the racing community, with McLaren Racing expressing shock and sending their condolences to his family. de Ferran had a successful racing career, with victories and championships in CART and an Indy 500 win in 2003. After retiring, he took on different roles, including serving as the sporting director for BAR Honda and McLaren, as well as forming his own team. de Ferran recently returned to McLaren in an advisory role and was present at the most recent Indy 500 before his sudden passing due to an apparent heart attack while racing in Florida.
