Gil de Ferran
Two-time Champ Car champion and 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner.
Gil de Ferran (1967-2023) was a Brazilian racing driver and team owner.
Quick Facts
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Born
- 11 November 1967
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Died
- 29 December 2023
- Place of death
- Opa-locka, Florida, U.S.
- Last series
- IRL IndyCar Series
- Years active
- 2001–2003
- Teams
- Penske Racing
Lore & Background
Driving for Team Penske he won the Champ Car title in 2000 and 2001, and he won the 2003 Indianapolis 500.
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