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Sabine Schmitz dead: Top Gear presenter and Queen of the Nurburgring dies aged 51

The German racing legend became a popular feature on BBC's Top Gear show. [Photo: Courtesy]

Top Gear and German racing legend Sabine Schmitz has tragically passed away aged 51 after a long battle with cancer.

Schmitz, known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, was a familiar face on British television due to her spell on the BBC's flagship motor racing show over the years, first appearing back in 2004.

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