Sabine Schmitz has passed away at the age of 51. Throughout her life, Sabine Schmitz was “a bundle of energy,” her Top Gear co-host Chris Harris says. Sabine Schmitz, the only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, has died at the age of 51. ‘Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. F1 paid tribute to Schmitz, tweeting: "We are all deeply saddened to hear that Sabine Schmitz has passed away. It has been a hectic season so far - so make sure you don't miss a single thing by signing up for the brilliant new Mirror Football newsletter! You won't miss out. Sabine, widely known as the “Queen of the Nürburgring”, had suffered from the illness for more than three years. Schmitz, known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, was a familiar face on British television due to her spell on the BBC's flagship motor racing show over the years. Rest in peace Sabine!" The German racer, affectionately nicknamed by many as the ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, revealed last year that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Sabine Schmitz has died of cancer at 51 Credit: ... Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. Racing driver Sabine Schmitz, known for her prowess on German circuit Nurburgring, has died aged 51 after a long battle with cancer. Top Gear and German racing legend Sabine Schmitz has tragically passed away aged 51 after a long battle with cancer. Rest in peace Sabine! Klaus Abbelen and … "So sweethearts, now you have an update. Klaus Abbelen and … Legendary racing driver and "Queen of the Nurburgring" Sabine Schmitz passed away at the age of 51, after a long battle with cancer. 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"Like everyone else who knew her, we will truly miss her - Sabine really was one of a kind. Named among the fastest car racers in the world, Schmitz was a prominent… "Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. Schmitz became famous in 1996 when she became the first woman ever to win the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 – 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer. 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It got a little better – but now it’s come back with full force. ... Sabine was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and in … She was 51 years old. Schmitz revealed about her fight with cancer last year, she was secretly fighting cancer since 2017. “Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 – 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer,” a statement read. Hamilton signs single-year contract extension with Mercedes, Airspeeder launches world's first electric flying race car, Grosjean: F1 a closed book but never say never, Grosjean to make return from injury in IndyCar, How Perez rode a lifelong sponsorship to the peak of F1. Klaus Abbelen and all relatives and friends are deeply saddened by the immeasurable loss.” Schmitz was a local … This Sunday's episode of Top Gear will be dedicated to the German racing driver. Schmitz grew up within the boundaries of Germany's iconic race track and earned the nickname "Queen of the Nurburgring" after estimating she completed more than 20,000 laps of the track. "Our thoughts are with her partner Klaus who was always by her side and who we welcomed to Dunsfold many times, and her family in Germany.". Nurburgring, the iconic German racing track which is regarded as one of the most challenging circuits in motorsport, revealed the tragic news of her death on Wednesday morning. Sabine Schmitz passed away … An incredible talent and wonderful person who made us all smile. After her historic win at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, Schmitz won again in 1997. Such a sunny person and so full of beans. She is known to have gained the title of 'Queen of Nürburgring' after becoming the only woman to win the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. Schmitz, known as the Queen of … It’s with the heaviest of hearts we report that Sabine Schmitz has passed away, aged 51. 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McGuinness paid tribute to Schmitz on social media, writing on Twitter: "She gave me pointers on how to drive a Ferrari very fast and hunted me down in a banger race. "In addition, I would like to thank everyone for their help and support in my everyday life, and encouragement in writing! We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Several emotional messages have flooded in for the Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz, who died at the age of 51 due to cancer. Top Gear executive producer Clare Pizey said: “Sabine was a beloved member … We will miss her and her cheerful nature. All the latest transfer news and big stories will land straight into your inbox. The racing icon also became known as the 'world’s fastest taxi driver' by driving passengers around the track in a BMW M5. Racing driver Sabine Schmitz, known for her prowess on German circuit Nurburgring, has died aged 51 after a long battle with cancer. As well as Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, Schmitz also worked alongside Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff during her spell on Top Gear. She didn’t quit racing until 2019, two years after she had been diagnosed with cancer, Autoblog reports. ", The official account of the Nurburgring tweeted: "The Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. Ranking F1's class of 2020, McLaren still years away from matching Mercedes. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. Sabine Schmitz, the pioneering female racer who served as a presenter on Top Gear and was the only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, has died. RIP the great Sabine Schmitz. "I would like to provide enlightenment here, I think I owe it to my/our fans! "The 'Queen of the Nurburgring', Sabine radiated positivity, always wore her cheeky smile no matter how hard things got - and was a force of nature for women drivers in the motoring world. The only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring died of a rare form of cancer. Has Sainz made the right move joining Ferrari? The queen of the Nürburgring. “Sabine Schmitz (14.5.1969 – 16.3.2021) passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after her brave fight against cancer. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Please stay healthy and cheerful, see you at the ‘Ring.”. The Queen of the Nürburgring had been battling cancer for over three years. She was 51 years old. Sabine Schmitz, Queen of the Nürburgring, the best taxi driver of all time, and effortlessly lovable, passed away earlier today at the age of 51 after a years-long battle with cancer. It’s with the heaviest of hearts we report that Sabine Schmitz has passed away, aged 51. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time. Following Clarkson's exit in 2015, Schmitz joined the revamped hosting line-up and retained a recurring role during the BBC's period of various presenters. 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