Top Gear Star And German Racing Legend, Sabine Schmitz Dies At 51 After Cancer Battle

German racing legend Sabine Schmitz has reportedly died at age 51 following her battle with cancer for three years.

Sabine, widely known as the “Queen of the Nürburgring”, had suffered from the illness for more than three years.  A statement issued by the famous German racetrack said: “The Nürburgring 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!”

Schmitz explained in a social media post last year that her absence from the Nurburgring Endurance Series was due to cancer.

She wrote at the time: “Many of you have probably wondered why I was on the list of participants on our Porsche in the NSL and then didn’t drive after all.

“I would like to provide enlightenment here, I think I owe it to my/our fans!

“Since the end of 2017, I have been fighting an extremely persistent cancer that has not been eliminated with the resources so far. It got a little better – but now it’s come back with full force.

“Now I have to draw all the strength and nerve to master the next powerful therapies … hoping something [good] will happen. So I say goodbye ‘probably’ for the first time this season.

“In addition, I would like to thank everyone for their help and support in my everyday life, and encouragement in writing!

“So sweethearts, now you have an update. Please stay healthy and cheerful, see you at the ‘Ring.”

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