‘RIP’: Racing Community Unites to Mourn the Passing of Oldest Living F1 Pioneer

‘RIP’: Racing Community Unites to Mourn the Passing of Oldest Living F1 Pioneer

Decades before Ayrton Senna would go on to win three World Championships and dominate Formula 1, there was Hermano da Silva Ramos, known to those closest to him simply as “Nano,” a French-Brazilian son of a Parisian mother and a Brazilian father, who carried two flags on his helmet and a continent’s racing dreams in his heart. One of the first to lay the foundation stone for Brazilians in the pinnacle of motorsport, his portfolio was never limit…

Hermano da Silva Ramos, oldest F1 driver, passes away at 100: a racing legacy ends

A LEGENDARY ERA ENDS: OLDEST LIVING F1 DRIVER HERMANO DA SILVA RAMOS DIES AT 100 In a heartbreaking turn of events for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide, Hermano da Silva Ramos, the oldest living former Formula 1 driver, has passed away at the remarkable age of 100. This tragic news comes from France, where Ramos took his final breath on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy that will be cherished by fans and historians alike. Born on Decembe…

Oldest living F1 driver passes away aged 100

The oldest living former F1 driver has sadly died at aged 100.