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Three Time F1 Champ Sir Jack Brabham Passes Away Aged 88

Three-time Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Sir Jack Brabham has passed away peacefully in his Gold Coast home in Australia at the age of 88. He remains the only driver in Formula 1 history to win the Drivers’ Championship in a car bearing his own name. 'It's a very sad day for all of us,' said son David Brabham in a statement. 'My father passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88 this morning. 'He lived an incredible life, achieving more than anyone would ever dream of and he will continue to live on through the astounding legacy he leaves behind.' Sir Jack made his Formula 1 debut for Cooper at the British Grand Prix in 1955, and made sporadic appearances in F1 until going...
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