Formula 1: Tony Brooks died at the age of 90, F1 family reacts: Tony Brooks, the British ‘racing dentist’ who was Formula One’s last living Grand Prix winner from the 1950s and completed second in the 1959 championship, has died at the age of 90. Follow Formula 1 updates and Miami Grand Prix Live on InsideSport.IN.
Tony Brooks was born on 25th February 1932 and was famously known as the ‘racing dentist’. The Cheshire-born driver made his F1 debut in the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix and participated in 39 races in an illustrious career that was spanned across six years.
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Formula 1: PIONEER of Formula 1, Tony Brooks dies aged 90 – Check out how F1 FAMILY reacted
He registered his first win in the 1957 British Grand Prix and his last win came at the 1959 German Grand Prix. Meanwhile, his last race was at the 1961 United States Grand Prix. Brooks was then one of the most decorated drivers from Britain, winning six races with 10 podium finishes and 75 career points.
We are sad to announce the passing of Tony Brooks, the last surviving Grand Prix winner from the 1950s. Known as the ‘Racing Dentist’, he was one of the greatest drivers never to have been World Champion despite six GP wins. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/pVWcb9XcDF
— Goodwood Revival (@goodwoodrevival) May 3, 2022
After the demise of Sir Stirling Moss in 2020, Brooks was the last living Grand Prix winner from the 1950s. Tony retired from the sport at the age of just 29 after driving for four teams – BRM, Vanwall, Ferrari, and Cooper.
Formula 1: PIONEER of Formula 1, Tony Brooks dies aged 90 – Check out how F1 FAMILY reacted
Formula 1’s chief executive Stefano Domenicali was stunned after hearing the demise of Tony Brooks. “I was saddened to hear the news that Tony Brooks has died,” Domenicali wrote.
“He was part of a special group of drivers who were pioneers and pushed the boundaries at a time of great risk,” the chief executive further added. Besides him, FIA, Ferrari and the entire Formula 1 community came together to pay homage to the iconic driver.
Check out how F1 Family reacted to Tony Brooks’ death:
We pay homage to Tony Brooks, a fantastic driver who contributed to our legacy.
Our thoughts are with his beloved ones ❤️#essereFerrari🔴 #F1 pic.twitter.com/ynCyE0XlFd
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 4, 2022
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Brooks
F1’s last surviving race winner of the 1950s, Brooks was one of the earliest pioneers of the sport we love.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones pic.twitter.com/9hhY6MlmWZ
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 3, 2022
So very sad to hear of the passing of Tony Brooks. He was a quiet, unassuming man, as kind and thoughtful as they come who just happened to have the most sublime feel for a car on the limit. Rest well Tony, and send my best to the Boy Wonder. pic.twitter.com/IikOwaP174
— Andrew Frankel (@Andrew_Frankel) May 3, 2022
Motor Sport is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Tony Brooks, aged 90.
Dubbed the ‘Racing Dentist’ due to his training in the family profession, Brooks was the last surviving F1 race-winner of the 1950s.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/Xuo0sX6iJG
— Motor Sport magazine (@Motor_Sport) May 3, 2022
Landed in Miami to the sad news that Tony Brooks has left us. He was the first F1 driver I ever interviewed, in my first week working for Formula 1 Magazine back in 2002. A 6 time Grand Prix winner, one hell of a racer and an absolutely lovely man. pic.twitter.com/Toi48L4ChV
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) May 3, 2022
The FIA pays tribute to former @F1 driver Tony Brooks, who passed away at the age of 90. Winner of prestigious Grands Prix such as Spa, Nürburgring & Monza, team-mate of Stirling Moss & Dan Gurney, he was Vice-World Champion in 1959. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/mgxprnLeR6
— FIA (@fia) May 4, 2022
Formula 1: PIONEER of Formula 1, Tony Brooks dies aged 90 – Check out how F1 FAMILY reacted
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