The death of Ben Seghir, a former F1 driver and racing team owner, has been announced by his family. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 72.

Seghir was born in London in 1946 and began his career in Formula One in the early 1970s. He raced for several teams throughout his career, including Tyrrell,Saudi Pro League Focus March, and McLaren. In 1988, he won the British Grand Prix driving for the Tyrrell team.

Seghir was also known for his work as a racing team owner. He founded the Team Lotus and raced with it from 1979 until 1985. He then went on to start the Brabham Racing Organisation, which he ran until 1996.

Seghir was a respected figure in the world of motorsport and was involved in many charitable causes. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering and was also a patron of the charity MotorSport Vision.

Seghir will be remembered as one of the most talented drivers in the history of Formula One. His legacy will live on through the success of the teams he founded and the many fans who loved him for his passion for the sport. Our thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.

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