2023 Cable News Network. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. At the end of the 1995 season, Schmitz finished last in the Class A points standings,[20] with no race wins, pole positions or fastest laps. While she starred on TV in recent years, its her abilities around the Green Hell the worlds most notorious race circuit where she first established her name. Sabine Schmitz, former racing driver and Top Gear presenter, dies aged 51 Nicholas Williams , Source: As credited Wed 17 Mar 2021 09.45 EDT Last modified on Wed 17 Mar 2021 12.45 EDT Current host Paddy McGuinness also posted a tribute. The "Queen of the Nrburgring" made a name for herself after appearing on British . Her death was confirmed in March by a statement from Nurburgring, which read: The Nurburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. Our sympathy goes to her family and friends pic.twitter.com/ZHXbC1R6Wk, Porsche Motorsport (@PorscheRaces) March 17, 2021. This website is made by BBC Studios Distribution. German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who earned the reputation as the "Queen of the Nurburgring", passed away at the age of 51. Our sincere condolences to all her family and friends., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Sabine Schmitz: Top Gear presenter and 'Queen of Nrburgring' video obituary, Schmitz is the only woman to win the 24 Hours of Nrburgring, Held a role as a presenter on Top Gear alongside Chris Evans. The formerTop Gear hosthad a long battle with cancer before her untimely passing on Tuesday, March 16 (Wednesday IST). An incredible talent and wonderful person who made us all smile. Such a sunny person and so full of beans. Image: AAP The motorsport world is mourning the tragic death of female pioneer Sabine Schmitz, who died on. The show's current host Paddy McGuinness described Schmitz as "an amazing human being". Sabine Schmitz, the only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nrburgring, has died at the age of 51. . [7], Her first appearance on British television was on the 2002 BBC programme Jeremy Clarkson: Meets the Neighbours, where she took Clarkson around the Nrburgring in the "ring taxi". It was here that Schmitz, the youngest of three sisters, started racing as a 15-year-old and later as a student, between her studies as a hotel manager and sommeliere. Schmitz died of cancer, in March 2021, at the age of 51, following a diagnosis in late 2017. 7:54 AM EDT, Wed March 17, 2021. She has been absent from the team at last year'sNrburgring Endurance Series when she revealed her illness. Absolutely mental and a joy to watch. [14], In July 2020, Schmitz revealed via a Facebook post that she had been suffering from "an extremely persistent cancer" since late 2017. Schmitz was meant to participate in the NSL, but was unable to due to her illness. She won the race in 1996 and 1997. University Challenge contestant leaves fans besotted by her VERY expressive reactions Do not sell or share my personal information. Following occasional drives with the family car on the Nordschleife, all three Schmitz sisters started racing, but only Sabine continued and went on to achieve several notable victories. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and friends are deeply saddened by the immeasurable loss, Frikadelli Racing said in a statement. She became one of the main attractions at the racing complex as a driver of a BMW ring taxi, in which she took paying customers on a high-speed lap around the track. Such a sunny person and so full of beans. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Known as the Queen of the Nrburgring racetrack in Germany, Schmitz died after a three-year battle with cancer. "My deepest condolences to the family. 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Sabine Schmitz, Racing Driver and TV Personality, Dies at 51, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/sports/autoracing/sabine-schmitz-obituary.html. Anyone can read what you share. The fabled main track of the Nrburgring, the 12.9-mile-long Nordschleife, is known as Green Hell for its 73 turns as it weaves through the forest in the Eifel hills. After Clarkson (under her tutelage) set a lap time of 9 minutes 59 seconds around the Nrburgring in a Jaguar S-Type diesel (Series 5, Episode 5), she dismissed his best lap with the comment "I tell you something, I do that lap time in the van". In a statement issued by Frikadelli Racing, Schmitz's death was announced today. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. A cheerful and spirited driver, Schmitz was called Queen of the Nrburgring and the fastest taxi driver in the world for driving thrill-seeking racing fans around the track in a BMW. Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Discovery Company. After getting married and running a hotel in Pulheim near Cologne, she won the 24 Hours Nrburgring in 1996 and 1997 as Sabine Reck, all with a BMW M3 Group N entered and co-driven by local veteran Johannes Scheid. . As King Charles announces his Coronation meal, FEMAIL reveals how eggy dish 'Have they seen the supermarket shelves recently? Growing up near the track, one of the world's most famous,. In 2006, she teamed up with Abbelen, who she married a year later, to race a Porsche 997 in the VLN. Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. In 2020 . German racing legend and Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz has died at the age of 51. All rights reserved. Many of you have probably wondered why I was on the list of participants on our Porsche in the NSL and then didnt drive after all, she wrote in a social media post. She has also appeared on Fifth Gear. Top Gear TV series 34 filming paused after Freddie Flintoffs accident, This 12m number plate has set a new world record at auction. The motor racer explained that she had sought treatment and her condition was improving, but she had relapsed and would be undergoing treatment again. What a driver. The Top Gear team faced off against the German team in a series of comedy-biased challenges in order to see which team was the best. 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[16][17] The Nrburgring have renamed the first corner of the Nordschleife loop as the "Sabine-Schmitz-Kurve" posthumously in her honour.[18]. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. She won the popular Nrburgring 24-hour race in 1996 becoming the first woman to do so and then again the next year. Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly miss her Sabine really was one of a kind. So, I say goodbye 'probably' for the first time this season. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. It's really sad. ', Sabine Schmitz in her Porsche racing overalls. Sabine Schmitz, 51, was a German professional motor racingdriver forboth BMW and Porsche. Sabine first appeared on Top Gear in 2004, and later went on to become a regular feature on the motoring series. 2021. She was also a qualified helicopter pilot. Schmitz grew up near Germany's legendary Nrburgring circuit. 'Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 - 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer,' the team said in a statement. Brilliantly bonkers and an amazing human being! Very sad to hear of the passing of Sabine Schmitz, a proper driving legend wholl be sadly missed by many. She adored the Ring and knew it on an almost innate level, having driven tens of thousands of laps and competed in countless races there. 'It's a shock to hear that she's passed away. Schmitz, 51, grew up in her family's hotel located within the confines of the 13-mileNrburgringNordschleife racingcircuit and went on to become one of the track's most successful drivers and most recognizable face, earning her the nickname of "Queen of the Ring.". My mother would drive that same car to the hairdresser or to do groceries., He added, Its just like the kid who is born next to the soccer stadium and is in a soccer team at 5.. "Our sympathy goes to her. EXCLUSIVE: Businesswoman, 43, who married into famous Forte hotel family, is spared prison sentence after Labour plans to give young asylum-seekers in Wales 1,600 a MONTH and taxpayers' cash to fight deportation. It got a little better but now it's come back with full force. The Sabine Schmitz top gear stint saw her also work withChris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, and Paddy McGuinness and Andrew Flintoff during her spell on Top Gear. Matt Bagwell. Chris Evans, who hosted the show for a series in 2016, recalled this morning on his radio show how Schmitz had once made him vomit during a speedy drive. RIP. In addition to her half brother, she is survived by her husband, her mother and two sisters. Why does my electric cars range drop when the weather is cold? The two-time @24hNBR winner was an icon at the wheel of the #Frikadelli #Porsche. TheNurburgring, her home track, mourned the loss of 'its most famous female racing driver', writing on Twitter: 'We will miss her and her cheerful nature. No money from the licence fee was used to create this website. Sabine, also known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, revealed last year that . Its with the heaviest of hearts we report that Sabine Schmitz has passed away, aged 51. Her half brother, Beat Schmitz, said the cause was cancer. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. Please stay healthy and cheerful, see you at the Ring.. Please stay healthy and cheerful, see you at the 'Ring. Now I have to draw all the strength and nerve to master the next powerful therapies hoping something [good] will happen. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. 'Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly miss her - Sabine really was one of a kind. The motorsport world is mourning the tragic death of female pioneer Sabine Schmitz, who died on Wednesday at age 51. Since the end of 2017, I have been fighting an extremely persistent cancer that has not been eliminated with the resources so far. "We are all deeply saddened to hear that Sabine Schmitz has passed away," said . Such a sunny person and so full of beans, Clarkson tweeted. Sadly, the star passed away last month after a three-year battle with cancer. He wrote: 'Rest in peace you wonderful, powerful, hilarious person', Top Gear presenters (left to right) Chris Harris, Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Evans, Eddie Jordan and The Stig during the launch of the new-look car show in 2016. RIP the great Sabine Schmitz. [15] She died of cancer at a hospital in Trier on 16 March 2021, aged 51. BBC Studios is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC). ", SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 12: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 12, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. Schmitz first appeared on Top Gear in 2004, when she tried to beat Clarkson's Jaguar S-Type lap around the Nurburgring in a Ford Transit van. Sabine, the only woman ever to win. Christopher F. Schuetze contributed reporting. I would like to provide enlightenment here; I think I owe it to my/our fans! Published She was consistently outqualified and outpaced by Joubert and Van Der Linde, both of whom had extensive experience of the race tracks on which the series was run. Mar 17th 2021 at 9:05AM. She remains the only female driver to win the famous Nrburgring 24 Hours, achieving the remarkable feat twice. Market data provided by Factset. As well as working with Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in the earlier series' of Top Gear,Schmitz was introduced as a presenter by the BBC to host the show alongside Chris Evans, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and Eddie Jordan in 2016. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor. Schmitz left Top Gear last year, announcing that she had been under treatment for cancer since 2017. So I say goodbye 'probably' for the first time this season. War in Ukraine Racing driver and Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51 after cancer battle 17 March 2021, 10:16 | Updated: 17 March 2021, 12:07 Sabine Schmitz has died aged 51. Last July, Schmitz revealed in a Facebook post that she was battling . Schmitz rose to global fame after appearing on the BBC show "Top Gear" in 2002 in a segment where she and host Richard Hammond attempted to drive a commercial van around the track in under 10 minutes. Rest in peace Sabine!, Clarkson, who hosted Top Gear until 2015, wrote:Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz has been remembered as "powerful and irrepressible" and "a proper driving legend" after her death at the age of 51. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Market data provided by Factset. When trying to film Schmitz as she drove the S-Type, the film crew were unable to keep up, and had to get Jaguar test driver Wolfgang Schubauer to drive the Jaguar S-Type R chase car. On Twitter, Nrburgring said it had lost its most famous female racing driver, adding, Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Im glad @BBC_TopGear did a tribute to her. [4], According to her own estimates, Schmitz went around the track more than 20,000 times, increasing by approximately 1,200 per year. Schmitz previously estimated she had completed more than 20,000 laps at the Nrburgring, one of the most famous and challenging racetracks in the world. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Paddy McGuinness, who has starred on Top Gear since 2016, said: 'I spent a glorious couple of days in a Ferrari with . She returned as a host a little over a decade later. All rights reserved. Besides driving cars and later flying helicopters, she was passionate about animals, and her half brother, Beat, said he believed that her love for animals had kept her going throughout her cancer fight. Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. By her own estimates, she whizzed around the terrifying course more than 20,000 times in her life, and last year she had been due to compete in a Porsche at the Nurburgring Endurance Series. (Photo by Joe Klamar/Pool via Getty Images). The Nrburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. She made me throw up!' [1], Schmitz came to mass public attention driving one of the two BMW M5 "ring taxis" around the 20.8km (12.9mi)-long race track in an entertaining manner. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and friends are deeply saddened by the immeasurable loss, the tweet reads. ': Royal fans hit out at King Charles' coronation quiche as Slice to see you! One of her most popular moments on the show occurred in 2009, when she tried to complete a lap on the Nrburgring circuit in less than 10 minutes with a Ford van. Picture: PA By Patrick Grafton-Green Racing driver and Top Gear presenter Sabine Schmitz has died at the age of 51. is that she had cancer.The 51-year-oldwas a familiar face on British television due to her stint on the BBC's Top Gear over the years, first appearing on the show back in 2004. RIP wrote Clarksons former Top Gear co-host Richard Hammond. 3/17/2021 6:56 AM PT Sabine Schmitz -- affectionately known as the Queen of Nrburgring and former host of the hit BBC show "Top Gear" -- has died. The Queen of Nordschleife was a crowd favourite due to her open, humorous way, the tweet reads. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap). In service since 1927, the track hosted Formula 1 races but was later considered too dangerous and redesigned. pic.twitter.com/wGY9siZ4vx, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) March 17, 2021. In addition, I would like to thank everyone for their help and support in my everyday life, and encouragement in writing! The "Queen of Nordschleife" was a crowd favourite due to her open, humorous way. The Nurburgring added their own tribute on Twitter as they said: "The Nrburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. She was 51 years old. 17/03/2021 09:39am GMT. Rest in peace Sabine!. She was 51. "She gave me pointers on how to drive a Ferrari very fast and hunted me down in a banger race," he tweeted. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and friends are deeply saddened by the immeasurable loss.'. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The only female winner of the 24-hour race at Nrburgring, Schmitz also shot to fame via her role on BBCs Top Gear, where she first appeared back in 2004. The following year, she repeated the feat. He said. She won again the following year with Scheid, Hans-Jrgen Tiemann and Peter Zakowski. Rest in peace Sabine!". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. '', The racing team whichSchmitz founded with her husband Klaus Abbelen, 60, a fellow driver, announced her death last month describing her 'brave fight against cancer.'. Schmitz, who was widely known as Queen of the Nrburgring, later impressed with her own team Frikadelli Racing, which she had founded with her husband, Klaus Abbelen. #RIP, Pioneer, champion, Queen of the NurburgringSabine Schmitz was a unique, much-loved and cherished member of our sport's family, and a force of nature for inspiring a new generation of motorsport enthusiastsOur thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time pic.twitter.com/nwrLyZvXla, Very sad to hear of the passing of Sabine Schmitz, a proper driving legend wholl be sadly missed by many. Schmitz was best known to British audiences for her appearances on the BBC's Top Gear programme, including races with Jeremy Clarkson, Chris Evans and Paddy McGuinness. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "The Nrburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver," the legendary racetrack's official Twitter account wrote on Wednesday. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. 'Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer,' the team said in a statement. Such a sunny person and so full of beans.. 2021. It was around this time that Schmitz became known for her entertaining laps in a BMW M5 'ring taxi,' taking visitors around the Nurburgring at breakneck professional speeds. Please stay healthy and cheerful, see you at the 'Ring.''. Sabine Schmitz passed . Top Gear . March 17, 2021 For Sabine Schmitz, going to the storied Nrburgring car racing track in Western Germany was like going to school. 3 min read. Wed 17 Mar 2021 07.02 EDT Last modified on Thu 18 Mar 2021 04.40 EDT. Such a sunny person and so full of beans, Clarkson tweeted. A Warner Bros. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. It got a little better but now it's come back with full force. She became known for being an expert on the Nrburgring circuit, winning two victories in endurance races during the course of her driving career on the circuit, and became a cult icon on television following her appearance on BBC's Top Gear, making recurring appearances alongside several of the programme's presenters. As age expectancy increases the more time there is for these errors to build up which means there are now more people than ever living to an age where they have a higher risk of developing cancer. Schmitz grew up in the town of Nurburg, western Germany, which gives its name to one of the most formidable tracks in motorsport, the Nurburgring. And surely, at this point, that would, as they say, be the best outcome for everyone involved. Published March 17, 2021 9:06am EDT Famed racing driver Sabine Schmitz dead from cancer at 51 Known around the world as the 'Queen of the Ring' By Gary Gastelu | Fox News Video America's most. Logos 1996. Sabine was a beloved member of the Top Gear family and presenting team since 2016, having first appeared on the show in 2004, and everyone who had the pleasure of working with her on the team is in shock at this news. Schmitz won in CHC and VLN race events, the VLN endurance racing championship in 1998. (@nuerburgring) March 17, 2021. pic.twitter.com/MFKNNFOSDU, Nrburgring (@nuerburgring) March 17, 2021, She gave me pointers on how to drive a Ferrari very fast and hunted me down in a banger race. Very sad to hear that Sabine Schmitz (1969-2021) has passed away. A Twitter user commented: Sabine Schmitz. Sabine Schmitz, the German race car driver best known to TV audiences as a presenter on Top Gear, has died at the age of 51. German driver Schmitz, known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, revealed last year . The 51-year-old, known as the Queen of Nurburgring, grew popular as the Top Gear's host but succumbed to her long-term illness. 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