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IndyCar issued the following statements on the passing of 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time IndyCar Series champion Gil de Ferran, who died Dec. 29 at age 56: “We are terribly saddened to h…
IndyCar expressed their profound sadness upon learning of the tragic passing of Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time IndyCar Series champion, who died at the age of 56 on December 29. Their thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Gil was not only a highly accomplished driver and champion, but he was also known for his class, gentlemanliness, and incredible personality. He was deeply loved by many within the Team Penske, IndyCar, and international motorsports communities, and his loss will be deeply felt. Gil de Ferran will always be remembered as a true ambassador of the sport and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he had a thrilling victory and continued to engage with fans and friends every May. The entire motorsports world mourns his passing and shares their heartfelt condolences with his wife, children, and loved ones.
