Sabine Schmitz: German racing driver (1969-2021)
Sabine Schmitz (German: ; 14 May 1969 – 16 March 2021) was a German professional motor racing driver and television personality.
She was known for racing BMW and Porsche.
Sabine Schmitz | |
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.jpg) Schmitz, in 2007 | |
| Born | 14 May 1969 |
| Died | 16 March 2021 (aged 51) |
| Other names | "Queen of the Nürburgring" Sabine Reck (name used prior to 2000) |
| Occupation(s) | Racing driver, television personality |
| Television | Top Gear |
| Spouse | Klaus Abbelen (m. 2000) |
She also appeared on BBC's Top Gear, making many appearances alongside several of the programme's presenters.
In 2017, Schmitz was diagnosed with cancer. She died from the disease on 16 March 2021 at a hospital in Trier, Germany at the age of 51.
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