Tony Brooks 1932-2022

Died on May 3 at the age of 90, the Englishman was not one of those who put their life on the line to win a tenth. Not even a world title. This driving virtuoso has nonetheless left his mark on the history of British and world motorsport.

Published on 05/05/2022 à 18:17

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Dean of Grand Prix winners since the death of Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks could have shared with his ex-teammate the honorary title of “uncrowned champion”. In 1959, when Brooks was at the top of his game and the undisputed leader of the Team Ferrari, he showed up at Sebring, scene of the first United States GP and the final of the world championship, with a chance of being titled. On the condition of winning and that Jack Brabham (Cooper factory) does not finish 2nd and that Stirling Moss (Cooper/Rob Walker) does not finish on the podium. At the end of the first lap, Brooks decided to return to the pits to have the rear suspension of his car checked. car, que son équipier Wolfgang von Trips avait malencontreusement heurtée. La Ferrari étant