Sabine Schmitz, former racing driver and Top Gear presenter, dies aged 51

• Schmitz is the only woman to win the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
• Held a role as a presenter on Top Gear alongside Chris Evans

Sabine Schmitz, the only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, has died at the age of 51. The Top Gear presenter revealed last year that she had been dealing with a rare form of cancer since 2017.

The German race track released a statement paying tribute to the driver. The Nurburgring has 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!"