Originally posted on April 14, 2020 @ 4:52 pm
Rest in Peace to the late car racing driving, Stirling Moss. Moss was a British Formula One racing driver. He was one of the most iconic racing drivers who won 212 overall 529 races and entered across many categories of competition. Stirling described himself as the greatest driver never to win the World Championship. Further, Stirling Moss an inductee to the Motorsport Hall of Fame and was active from 1948 to 1962.
Sadly, he passed away on April 12 after a long illness. Let’s read on to get all the info about the late racing car driver, Stirling Moss.
How Old was Stirling Moss?
Stirling Moss gained the attention of both media and public following the second World War. Moss was born as Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss on September 17, 1929, in London. He was the son of a dentist, Alfred Moss, and Aileen. He is of Jewish and holds British Citizenship.
Caption: Stirling Moss was the first Brit to win the British GP
Moss was educated in many independents schools such as Shrewsbury House School, ClewerManor Junior School and Senior School, including Haileybury and Imperial Service College. The fact, he disliked school and didn’t attain good academic performance.
Stirling Moss Started Driving at Age Nine
Moss didn’t like to attend school, but he loved cars so much from an early age. At the age of nine, Moss received his first car, an Austin 7, and drove it on the fields around Long White Cloud.
Then he purchased his first car when he was 15 after he obtained a driving license. He began his racing career in 1948. His father was an amateur racer and also completed in the Indianapolis 500.
In his 14 years of career, Moss won a total of 212 of the 529 race, with his first Formula One triumph at the 1955 British Grand Prix. The late car racing driver’s victory ar Aintree was the first-ever home GP triumph by a British driver.
Additionally, the late car racing driver competed between 1951 to 1961 in 67 races and had won 16 during his career as well as set several speed records.
What was Stirling’s Cause of Death?
One of the greatest drivers, Stirling Moss, Died at the age of 90 at his home in London on April 12, 2020. Moss was 90 and had been ill for a long time.
Caption: Stirling Moss died at the age of 90 after a long illness
According to Express, Moss died on Sunday in the early hours of Easter morning. According to his wife, Moss died as he lived, looking wonderful. He simply tried in the end, and he just closed his beautiful eyes, and that was that.
The F1 icon legend died after a long illness. Moss had been battling health problems over a decade. He has a long chest infection that leads his retirement to normal life. Back in 2010, he shattered his legs and ankle in horror fall down a 30 ft lift shaft.
Then in December 2016, Sir Stirling admitted to hospital in Singapore with a serious chest infection. Following that, he spent 134 days in the hospital. Due to his health problem, he announced his retirement from public life in January 2018.
How Much Did He Lose Weight During His Race?
During his race, Sir Stirling’s weight lost massive weight. The legend racing car driver lost his weight by drinking lots of water. During the racing, the drivers have to keep hydrate themselves due to track temperature.
However, we don’t know how he lost the weight. He hasn’t revealed his weight on any sources, not even his biography. We can be assured that Moss had lost weight between 8kg to 12 kg.
How Many World Championship Did Moss Win?
The late Sir Stirling has won several races in his career. His professional career started in 1948 and completed in as many as 62 races in a single year. At the age of 21, he won RAC Tourist Trophy on the Dundrod circuit in Northern Ireland in 1950.
Following the year, he won several races, but the one prize that alluded to Stirling Moss was the F1 World Championship during his illustrious career. Moreover, Moss never won a competition that describes his as the greatest driver never to win the title.
Who were His Wives?
Stirling Moss was successful in his career but failed in his personal life. The late car racing driver was married thrice in his life.
Moss was first walked down the aisle with Katie Moss in 1957. As time passed, their relationship got sour and decided to separate. After two years of wedding, the pair ended their married life in divorce.
He was married to his second wife, Elaine Barberino, on June 27, 1964, but unfortunately, his marriage didn’t last long. They were married until 1968 and got divorced.
Caption: Moss was married to second wife Elaine Barberino for four years
After two unsuccessful marriages, he focused on his career. During his racing career, he met Susie Moss and eventually began dating. However, he had not mentioned how and when the two met. Subsequently, the two got hitched in 1980. The couple was married until Moss dead on April 12, 2020. He had three children.
What was Stirling Moss’s Net Worth At the Time of His Death?
The legend car racer Sir Stirling had a net worth of $20 million. All of his income came from his racing career that he earned in 14 years. He was made a Knight Bachelor for his services to motor racing in the New Year Honours 2000 List.
Not only from his racing career, but he also earned considerable worth from his other ventures. Away from driving, Moss also served as a color commentator for ABC’s Wide World of Sports for Formula One and NASCAR races. Furthermore, he narrated the popular children’s series, Roary the Racing Car.
