Motor racing great Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90. His wife Lady Moss said he died peacefully at his London home following a long illness. "It was one lap too many," she said. "He just closed his eyes." Recognised as one of the greatest drivers of all time, Moss was also known as the best driver never to win a Formula One title.
He finished runner-up in the world championship four times and came third three times in a career during which he won 16 Grands Prix.
His sportsmanship cost him the title in 1958 when he defended the actions of rival Mike Hawthorne following a spin at the Portuguese Grand Prix, sparing Hawthorne a six-point penalty.
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