Australian three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jack Brabham, has died aged 88. Brabham famously winning the title in a car he built himself.
Brabham death was confirmed by his son, David, this morning after a long battle with liver disease. David said of his father, “He lived an incredible life, achieving more than anyone would ever dream of”.
Sir Jack Brabham is the only man in history to have designed, built and driven a F1 championship winning car. He raced on into his 40s and recording 14 wins - his last at the age of 43 in the South African Grand Prix in 1970.
RIP Sir Jack Brabham. What an amazing driver and man #legend
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 19, 2014Mr Sir Jack Brabham.
Using to much fuel mate, and tyres will last a lap at that rate.Driver in control.#hero pic.twitter.com/WqYs6Ogva4
— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) February 21, 2014Tributes paid to Sir Jack Brabham http://t.co/iE0eUSC5h1 #F1
— Formula1.com (@F1) May 19, 2014Jack Brabham has passed away aged 88. Met him in Oz a few years ago, just 5 minutes but thoroughly fascinating & captivating man…RIP x
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) May 18, 2014Sir Jack Brabham. A true #legend. May you rest in peace.
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) May 19, 2014Off-track friends, on-track foes, our founder Bruce McLaren & the great Jack Brabham. #JackBrabhamRIP pic.twitter.com/qPgzpDZu9D
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 18, 2014Jack Brabham has passed away aged 88. Met him in Oz a few years ago, just 5 minutes but thoroughly fascinating & captivating man…RIP x
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) May 18, 2014R.I.P Sir Jack Brabham
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) May 19, 2014Ron Dennis pays tribute to Sir Jack Brabham: http://t.co/khd0PVltZ1 #JackBrabhamRIP #Legend pic.twitter.com/UFA3fsoKtn
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 19, 2014Really sad news with the passing of Sir Jack Brabham,
A World Champion, and great man. RIP.
My thoughts go to all his family.
— Johnny herbert (@johnnyherbertf1) May 19, 2014Sorry to hear about Sir Jack Brabham. A great Australian who inspired many Aussies to pursue our dreams.
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) May 19, 2014#Onthisday In 1959, Jack Brabham scored his first Formula One win. #F1 pic.twitter.com/596pa1kIga
— Red Bull Motorsports (@redbullmotors) May 10, 2014Sad news on the passing of Sir Jack Brabham. A great champion and grandfather of a family racing dynasty.
— Allan McNish (@allanmcnish) May 19, 2014RIP Sir Jack Brabham pic.twitter.com/N3UxlqB9xc
— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) May 19, 2014Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Sir Jack Brabham, a true legend of Formula One. 1926-2014.
— Sahara Force India (@clubforce) May 19, 2014Thanks for all the kind messages about my fathers peaceful passing, it is appreciated by the whole family. http://t.co/YOiV3VfsQ6
— David Brabham (@brabsracer) May 18, 20141926-2014 Sir Jack Brabham, Triple F1 World Champion A true talent, innovator and inspiration. Thoughts with @brabsracer and family…
— suzi perry (@suziperry) May 19, 2014