Feb.8 (GMM) The last surviving racer of formula one's first modern world championship grand prix at Silverstone in 1950 has died.
Briton Tony Rolt, who was 89, died on Wednesday, the British Racing Drivers' Club - of which he was a member - confirmed.
Rolt won Le Mans in a Jaguar in 1953, and also helped design Sir Stirling Moss' grand prix winning car of 1961.
He contested three British grands prix in total until 1955, retiring on all occasions.
Written: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:47:47
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