Racing driver and Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz has died, aged 51.
The German, widely known as the ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, had suffered a long illness with cancer.
A statement issued by the famous German racetrack said: “The Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver.
“Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine!”