Legendary race car driver Vic Elford, arguably the most “versatile” driver in racing history, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
Elford, a longtime Formula One driver, is dead at 86 following a battle with cancer.
“So sad to hear that Vic Elford has passed away. An extraordinary talent and strong candidate for the most versatile driver of all time. Utterly fearless and great company too. Rest well QV,” Andrew Frankel tweeted.
So sad to hear that Vic Elford has passed away. An extraordinary talent and strong candidate for the most versatile driver of all time. Utterly fearless and great company too. Rest well QV. pic.twitter.com/RKCNA5B7pL
— Andrew Frankel (@Andrew_Frankel) March 13, 2022
Elford, a London native, participated in 13 World Championship F1 Grands Prix. He drove in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1967 to 1974 and again in 1983.
He was known as “Quick Vic”, he was a gladiator, he was my friend. This is a sad day, Vic Elford has passed away.
Photo by Bernard Cahier pic.twitter.com/K6BExZ6SLq— Paul-Henri Cahier (@F1Photo) March 13, 2022
So sad to share the news that my friend Vic Elford, the legend of legends whose peerless driving skills spanned #F1, #Rally, #LeMans, #TransAm, #CanAm, and more, passed this morning after a valiant fight with cancer. 📸@BobHeathcote pic.twitter.com/Mv369wTg7B
— Marshall Pruett (@marshallpruett) March 13, 2022
Rest in Peace to Targa Florio and all around Sportscar racing legend, “Quick” Vic Elford pic.twitter.com/ZAQvQw0HhK
— GPLaps (@GPLapsJake) March 13, 2022
SportsCar365 had more on his career:
The two-time Le Mans class winner was active in various racing disciplines, including Formula 1 and sports car racing.
While he raced in F1 between 1968 and 1971, ‘Quick Vic’ mainly gained fame from his time in sports car racing, where he established a strong association with Porsche through multiple appearances in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Elford contested the French endurance classic eight times between 1967 and 1974.
Our thoughts are with Vic’s friends and family members.
May he rest in peace.
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