The ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’ died after battling cancer for more than three years.
Schmitz became linked to Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife, a 14-mile circuit and considered the toughest in the world.
The BBCestimatesshe drove around the track more than 20,000 times.
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A statement from the Nurburgring notes they “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!”
“Rest in peace you wonderful, powerful, hilarious person,” herTop Gearco-host Chris Harris said.
Formula 1 also paid tribute to Schmitz, calling her a “pioneer” and “champion.”
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.”
