Sabine Schmitz
Sabine Schmitz (German: [zaˈbi.nə ʃmɪt͡s]; 14 May 1969 – 16 March 2021)[2] was a German professional motor racing driver and television personality. She was known for racing BMW and Porsche.
Sabine Schmitz | |
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.jpg) Schmitz, in 2007 | |
| Born | 14 May 1969 |
| Died | 16 March 2021 (aged 51) |
| Other names | "Queen of the Nürburgring"[1] Sabine Reck (name used prior to 2000) |
| Occupation | Racing driver, television personality |
| Television | Top Gear |
| Spouse(s) | Klaus Abbelen (m. 2000) [2] |
She also appeared on BBC's Top Gear, making many appearances alongside several of the programme's presenters.
In 2017, Schmitz was diagnosed with cancer. She died from the disease on 16 March 2021 at a hospital in Trier, Germany at the age of 51.[3][4]
Sabine Schmitz Media
The BMW 318iS Super Touring cars of Deon Joubert and Sabine Schmitz, photographed at Kyalami during October 1995.
References
- ↑ "Pioneering female racer Sabine Schmitz passes away aged 51". Formula One. 17 March 2021. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.pioneering-female-racer-sabine-schmitz-passes-away-aged-51.2WM2UgjARsftGvk92lApCe.html. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Smith, Luke (17 March 2017). "'Queen of the Nurburgring". Motorsport Network. https://www.motorsport.com/gt/news/queen-of-the-nurburgring-sabine-schmitz-dies-aged-51/5769098/. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ↑ "Sabine Schmitz dead: Top Gear star and 'Queen of the Nürburgring' racing driver dies, aged 51". Sky News. 17 March 2021. https://news.sky.com/story/sabine-schmitz-dead-top-gear-star-and-queen-of-the-nurburgring-racing-driver-dies-aged-51-12248488. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ Peltier, Elian (17 March 2021). "Sabine Schmitz, Racing Driver and TV Personality, Dies at 51". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/sports/autoracing/sabine-schmitz-obituary.html. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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