Cedric Sbirrazzuoli: Ferrari GT3 driver dies at 39 after cancer battle
Professional GT and endurance racing driver Cedric Sbirrazzuoli has passed away at age 39 following a battle with cancer. The racing community is mourning the loss of the Ferrari driver, who achieved notable success in IMSA and other major championships.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent athlete in the motorsport world serves as a significant loss for the racing community and his fans.
Cedric Sbirrazzuoli, the Monegasque GT and endurance racing driver, has died at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer. He passed away on Thursday, August 20, which was also his 39th birthday.Sbirrazzuoli leaves behind his wife Martina, whom he married only last June. His death has led to tributes from teams, teammates and fellow drivers across the motorsport world. Sbirrazzuoli built a varied career across GT and endurance racing. He competed in several major championships and drove Ferrari machinery for AF Corse and Conquest Racing.Who was Cedric Sbirrazzuoli? Born in Monaco in 1987, CedricSbirrazzuoli began his racing career in the mid-2000s. He started in single-seaters before moving into closed-wheel racing.His career later included competition in GT4, GT2 and the Porsche Carrera Cup. He also raced in several one-make championships.
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