Johnny Dumfries has died

Real name John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute, then known as John Bute after his motorsport career, Johnny Dumfries died following a short illness at the age of 62. 

Very attached to the Isle of Bute in Scotland where he was from, Dumfries was crowned champion of F3 British and F3 Europe vice-champion in 1984. 

He then accessed the Formula 1 in 1986 at Lotus where he supported a certain Ayrton Senna for a season. 

His best result was a 5th place at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Dumfries also got into the points by finishing 6th in the Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide in what was his final appearance in the premier class. 

He then bounces back with talent in Endurance since he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988 with a Jaguar XJR-9L shared with the Dutchman Jan Lammers and the British Andy Wallace. 

The family of Johnny Dumfries paid tribute to the memory of “ a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle, a son, and a devoted grandfather loved by all. We will greatly miss the indomitable spirit and energy that Johnny brought to his life, as well as the love and warmth he showed to his family. ».

All AUTO editorial staffhebdo joins the motorsport community in sending its sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Johnny Dumfries.