Sign in

Formula One great Brabham dies, aged 88

Australian Jack Brabham, who won three Formula One world titles and is the only man to have won the championship driving a car bearing his name, died yesterday at the age of 88.

Formula One great Brabham dies, aged 88

Tue, 20 May, 2014 - 01:00

Jim Cook, Sydney

A fierce competitor, brilliant engineer and astute businessman, Brabham claimed the Formula One titles in 1959 and 1960 for Cooper Racing before going on to win a third in 1966 for the Brabham marque.

He died at his home on Australia’s Gold Coast.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

Formula One great Brabham dies, aged 88

Robber who fatally kicked and punched Irish pensioner in London is jailed

Formula One great Brabham dies, aged 88

Rooney books may be pulled from UK sale due to Palestine Action ban, court told

Graham Linehan court case

Father Ted writer Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist

More in this section

Shelbourne v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

'A club with huge potential': Jon Daly named new Waterford head coach

Tomas McGrath with Darren Moroney 16/11/2025

Éire Óg Ennis' Darren Moroney nets extra-time winner to break Loughmore-Castleiney hearts

Nottingham Forest v Sunderland - Premier League

Forest owner vows to help after fan suffers serious injuries in train attack

Courts Place: Australia’s Gold Coast Person: Brabham Person: Jack Brabham Person: David Organisation: Cooper Racing Organisation: Brabham

<p>Two new pitches will be added to Kerry GAA's centre of excellence later this year. A 3G pitch, and a grass pitch for Kerry LGFA. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

Kerry GAA confirms payment made to Revenue after self-review

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

© Examiner Echo Group Limited