RIP Jack Brabham 1926-2014

That was enough to convince him to go it alone, and in 1962 he set up his own team, which scored its first Grand Prix win within two years. It took two more years for Brabham himself to win a race in one of his own cars, the victory finally enabled by the Ron Tauranac-designed BT19. He became the first man to win a Grand Prix in a car bearing his own name at the 1966 French GP at Reims and went on to win his third World Championship in the same year.

Brabham retired from top-flight motor racing in 1970 following a typically competitive final season, returning to the family farm in Australia. Despite failing health, he was a regular at historic motor events such as the Goodwood Revival until the mid-2000s. 
Brabham's infectious love of motor sport was shared by his three sons, Geoff, Gary and David, all of whom followed in his footsteps.

David Brabham said: "It's a very sad day for all of us. My father passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88 on Monday morning.

"He lived an incredible life, achieving more than anyone would ever dream of and he will continue to live on through the astounding legacy he leaves behind."