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Gil de Ferran, the holder of IndyCar’s fastest qualifying average at 241.428mph, the two-time CART IndyCar Series champion, and winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500, has died at the age of 56. de Fe…
Gil de Ferran, the holder of IndyCar’s fastest qualifying average, a CART IndyCar Series champion, and winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500, has passed away at age 56. He suffered a heart attack while participating in an automotive event in Florida. His former team owner, Derrick Walker, expressed shock and described de Ferran as someone who made a lasting impression and had much more to offer. De Ferran rose to fame during his pursuit of Formula 1 in the early 1990s, but redirected his career to America in the late 1990s. He showed his talent as an oval racer and became one of CART’s greatest drivers, especially while driving for Walker’s team. He later joined Team Penske and showcased his true potential, winning races and demonstrating his versatility as a driver.
