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Inquest Concludes Ben Gladman Died After Losing Control of Ferrari in Norfolk Crash

Tests found no mechanical faults or alcohol, with the coroner citing muddy verges as a possible loss-of-grip factor.

Overview

  • Area coroner Yvonne Blake recorded a road traffic collision as the formal cause at Norfolk Coroner's Court on 30 October.
  • The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale left Bow Hill near Marlingford at 2:52pm on 25 January, spun, and struck a tree.
  • Passenger Barbara Zart said he revved the engine so she could hear it and estimated speeds of 50–60mph on a national speed limit section.
  • Forensic analysis found no mechanical defects and suggested oversteer and a failed correction led to loss of control; toxicology was negative for alcohol.
  • Witnesses reported very loud revving seconds before impact, and police and close protection officers who came upon the scene administered aid as Zart was airlifted and Gladman died at the scene.