RACING driver and Top Gear favourite Sabine Schmitz has died at the age of 51. The Nürburgring's most famous female driver - widely known as Queen of the Ring - lost her battle with cancer after more than three years with the disease.
Paying tribute, a statement from the legendary German race track said: "The Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. "Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness.
We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine!" The Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver.Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness.
We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine! pic.twitter.com/MFKNNFOSDU— Nürburgring (@nuerburgring) March.
Read more on thesun.co.uk