Johnny Dumfries

[Skyedriver]

7th Marquis of Bute
and
Le Mans winner (1988)
F1 driver (1986)

Another sad loss this year at the age of 62

RIP

[AlvinSultana]

I have very fond memories of the classic show he organised at his family seat about 20 years ago.

I think it only happened once because of the logistical issues regarding the small ferries that had to bring everything to the island.

I might be wrong but the Honda F1 team ran some demo runs with a young Jenson Button.

I will try and dig out some photos.

[gshughes]

It was actually run twice, in 2002 and 2003. I attended in 2003 and enjoyed seeing the Ecurie Ecosse D types do a run as well as Tacuma Sato in a contemporary BAR. He wasn’t hanging about giving it plenty on a wet track with no traction control.

[105.4]

Bloody hell

It doesn’t seem five years since he had his bum in a Lotus seat. What a depressing years it’s been.

62 years old? That’s tragic and far too young.

[meridian]

That's very sad. Quite a young age, and a very decent racing driver...

[Edmundo2]

Just listened to the "F1 beyond the grid" podcast ft Johnny Dumfries. He sounded utterly charming, warm and humble and speaks so passionately about his love of speed and racing. A great listen and to hear he's gone is really saddening.. Clearly one of life's good'uns.. RIP.

[Rangeroverover]

An old friend Serena married him. Really down to earth bloke was unfortunate to be senna team mate. Met him a few times really sad news