Slim Borgudd dead at 76: F1 driver who amazingly toured with Abba dies after battle with illness
FORMER F1 driver and musician Slim Borgudd has died at the age of 76 after a long battle with illness.
The racer managed to enjoy a successful career in both music and motorsport during his life.
He even toured with ABBA and became a session drummer for the band as he attempted to launch his F1 career.
Borgudd would eventually take part in 10 Grand Prix races through the 1981 and 1982 seasons.
He first drove for ATS and then for the Tyrrell team.
He would pick up his only championship point at the 1981 British Grand Prix when he finished sixth in the ATS car.
Before breaking into F1, the Swedish driver would race in lower categories through the 1960s with before making it to Formula 3 in 1976.
His music career would bring more glamour with the star a drummer for Swedish jazz-rock bands.
ABBA’s rise to stardom would actually help the star fund his racing career.
Borgudd was close friends with ABBA found member Björn Ulvaeus and the band sponsored him to drive for the ATS team with the band’s name on his car.
After his F1 career ended, he went on to become a European champion in truck racing before retiring.
Tributes have been pouring in for the star after his death was announced.
One fan wrote on Twitter: “RIP Slim Borgudd. ABBA drummer, F1 driver. Wild but excellent combo.”
Another F1 viewer said: “R.I.P Slim Borgudd. I had the pleasure to watch you race at my first British Grand Prix in 1981.”