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David Cripps passes away at age 62 after cancer battle

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

David Cripps passes away at age 62 after cancer battle

Summary

David Cripps, a veteran IndyCar engineer, died over the weekend, one day before his 63rd birthday. Cripps was known for his work in Formula 1 with teams such as Williams and Onyx before transitioning to IndyCar. He had been battling cancer prior to his passing. His contributions to the motorsports community are recognized and mourned.

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Key Details

•David Cripps died shortly before his 63rd birthday.
•He worked with teams like Williams and Onyx in Formula 1.
•Cripps transitioned to IndyCar after his time in F1.
•His battle with cancer concluded over the weekend.
•Cripps is remembered for his contributions to motorsports.

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6:05 PMRacer — David Cripps, 1963-2026

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David Cripps’ battle against cancer came to an end over the weekend. The veteran IndyCar engineer died one day short of his 63rd birthday.Born and raised in England, Cripps followed a familiar path for many of his countrymen, working in Formula 1 and for Williams and Onyx before moving to...
— Racerby Marshall Pruett

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