Motorsport Icon Gil de Ferran Dies at 56

The Indianapolis 500 Winner and World Closed-Course Speed Record Holder Suffered a Heart Attack While Racing with His Son.

Gil de Ferran, a respected figure in motorsport and winner of the Indianapolis 500, has died from a heart attack at the age of 56.
He was racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida when he pulled over and said he wasn’t feeling well, and could not be revived.
De Ferran had a successful career in motorsport, winning the Indianapolis 500 in 2003 and holding the world closed-course speed record.
He also served as a mentor and guide in the sport, including helping guide Fernando Alonso through the intricacies of Indianapolis in 2017.
De Ferran is survived by his wife, Angela, daughter Anna, and son, Luke.