‘Queen of the Nurburgring’ Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

Schmitz became the first woman to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 1996, taking two victories in the historic sportscar race before enjoying a long career intrinsically linked to the circuit, as well as becoming known for her features on BBC programme Top Gear.
In a statement issued by Frikadelli Racing – the team she founded with her husband Klaus Abbelen – it was announced that Schmitz had …Keep reading