Gil de Ferran, former Indy 500 winner and F1 sporting director, dies aged 56

• De Ferran suffered heart attack at racing club in Florida
• Brazilian recently worked as McLaren sporting director

Tributes have been paid to the former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran, after his death from a heart attack at the age of 56.

A hugely well-liked and respected driver, De Ferran also enjoyed a successful career in Formula One, working as a sporting director for the BAR/Honda and McLaren teams.