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After enjoying a racing career that lasted some 30 years, ex-Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde recently announced that he has opted to hang up his helmet. Sitting down with RacingNews365, the Dutchman has explained his decision.
Giedo van der Garde, a former Formula 1 driver, has announced his retirement from racing. Despite his stint in F1, his biggest successes came in other racing classes, such as winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series in 2008 and the European Le Mans Series in 2016. Van der Garde cited a heavy crash at Road America and the toll racing was taking on his personal life as reasons for his decision. He mentioned the intense schedule, jet lag, and lack of fun as contributing factors. He also expressed gratitude for the enjoyable times he had with Racing Team Nederland, but felt that the recent projects were no longer as fulfilling.
