News Details
Dan Gurney: Pioneering F1 driver dies aged 86
Dan Gurney, one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of the 1960s and a towering figure in motorsport, has died aged 86. The American was the first to spray champagne on the podium, and the first to wear a full-face helmet. He also took Porsche's first F1 victory, and was one of the leading members of a golden generation of drivers in the 1960s, including Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart. Gurney was also the second driver to win a grand prix in his own car. His death was announced by his wife Evi and his family, who said in a statement: "With one last smile on his handsome face, Dan drove off into the unknown just before noon, January 14, 2018." More to follow
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tribute to Dan Gurney, 1931-2018
One of the sport's greatest innovators and free-thinking spirits, as well...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Dan Gurney passes away, aged 86
Former Formula 1 driver Dan Gurney has died at the age of 86. The F1,...
8y ago from FormulaSpy.com
American racing legend Dan Gurney dies
American motorsport legend Dan Gurney has died today, aged 86, from...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Racing legend Dan Gurney dies
American racing legend Dan Gurney has died at the age of 86 from...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez wins chaotic Jerez MotoGP Sprint despite...
Marc Marquez crashed but made the right strategy calls to prevail in the...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Johann Zarco questions Marc Marquez over Jerez pitlane...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins chaotic sprint...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Tony Kanaan opens up on Lundgaard, Siegel contract...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Canary Islands: Ogier hails ‘intense’ Solberg...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier hangs on to Rally Islas Canarias lead...
Sebastien Ogier started Saturday with a relatively handy lead of 8.9...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Canary Islands: Ogier leads Solberg by 3.8s...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Canary Islands: Oliver Solberg closes on Sebastien...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'That's when you need him' - Paul Merson urges Mikel...
Pundit Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta to recall Viktor Gyokeres to the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ian Wright snubs Viktor Gyokeres, names Arsenal star...
Arsenal great Ian Wright has snubbed Viktor Gyokeres in favor of Mikel...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Eze's goal wins it as we endure...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
5m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal Women vs Lyon Women Prediction and Betting...
Defending European champions Arsenal Women host Lyon Women for the first...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Nigel Mansell says Formula 1 has to get back to...
The 1992 World Champion Nigel Mansell warned... Read More »
55m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Sebastian Vettel hears and echoes the criticism of 2026...
Sebastian Vettel revealed he is sympathetic with... Read More »
55m ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1 News Today: Fernando Alonso talks retirement, Christian...
Fernando Alonso opened up about retiring from F1... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
