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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has issued a statement in response to the death of Ted Toleman, the founder of the Formula 1 team that raced during the 1980s.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has responded to the death of Ted Toleman, the owner and founder of the team that bore his name. Toleman and the team competed in 70 grand prix between 1981 and 1985, famously launching Ayrton Senna’s F1 career in 1984. After selling the team to Benetton in 1986, it evolved into the current team name, Alpine. Toleman’s family confirmed his passing on April 10, 2024, prompting Domenicali to express sadness and appreciation for Toleman’s contributions to the sport. He acknowledged Toleman’s significant impact on Formula 1 and extended condolences to his family and friends in their time of loss.
