F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss has passed away at the age of 90-years on Easter morning on April 12, in what is a sad day for the motor racing at large.
Moss, born on September 17, 1929, lived through World Wars while fulfilling his dream of racing, with a career spanning for decades. The British racer is known to be the greatest racer to have never won the F1 World Championship in his career.
He came close to doing in seven times between 1955 and 1961, where he finished second between 1955 and 1958, while he was third between 1959 and 1961. Moss accumulated 16 F1 race wins and 24 podiums, with 16 pole positions as well.
In his long-standing career, he drove for the likes of Mercedes, Maserati, Cooper, Vanwell, BRM, Lotus and more, while he also raced in endurance races such as the Le Mans 24 Hours. Moss died early on April 12 at his home beside his wife.
“He died as he lived, looking wonderful,” said Lady Moss to Daily Mail. “He simply tired in the end and he just closed his beautiful eyes and that was that.” The British racer has been fighting through issues, the most recent being a chest infection treatment.
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