Sabine Schmitz death: Emotional messages pour in for Queen of the Nürburgring

Several emotional messs have flooded in for Top Gear star Sabine Schmitz, who died at of 51 due to cancer. Schmitz lost her battle with disease after more than three years. She is kwn to have gained title of 'Queen of Nürburgring' after becoming  only woman to win 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Sabine Schmitz death: Nürburgring official handle and Formula 1 send emotional messs

After fans received news of shocking death of Sabine Schmitz, several sent emotional messs for 'Queen of Nürburgring,' including official handle of legendary German race track. A statement from  Nürburgring handle said, " Nürburgring has lost its most famous female racing driver. Sabine Schmitz passed away far too early after a long illness. We will miss her and her cheerful nature. Rest in peace Sabine!"

Moreover, Formula 1 also sent ir condolences to Sabine Schmitz after y received saddening news. Formula 1 said in a statement, "We are all deeply saddened to hear that Sabine Schmitz has passed away. An incredible talent and wonderful person who made us all smile. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time."

Sabine Schmitz death: Celebrities and fans send emotional messs for 'Queen of Nürburgring'

Considering that Sabine Schmitz is only woman to have won  24 Hours of Nürburgring, it is secret that she has several fans. Sabine was also kwn as " world's fastest taxi driver" since she gave passenger rides around circuit's 21 kilometre rdschleife configuration. She is believed to have lapped it more than 20,000 times.

Jeremy Clarkson, who is kwn for his appearances on Top Gear, also sent a warm mess for one of greatest drivers. Clarkson wrote on Twitter, "Terrible news about Sabine Schmitz. Such a sunny person and so full of beans."

Meanwhile, Top Gear's current host, Paddy McGuinness, also paid tribute to racing driver. McGuinness wrote, "She gave me pointers on how to drive a Ferrari very fast and hunted me down in a banger race. Brilliantly bonkers and an amazing human being! RIP great Sabine Schmitz."

While offering his condolences, one fan sent across an emotional mess stating his own fight with cancer. fan wrote, "Without a doubt one of most inspirational women I've ever had pleasure of meeting, w I myself am fighting her fight against cancer and will hold her in my memories as a reminder to never give up. RIP Sabine Schmitz. One can see complete tweet below.

Ar fan complimented Schmitz for driving fast laps in a Ford Transit. HeliosAxitro wrote, "Ar great person in world of motorsports has passed away. Knew her ever since I watched that Top Gear episode. Was amazed at fact she drove fast laps in a freaking Ford Transit out of all cars. R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz. You will be missed."