Tony Brooks

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Charles Anthony Standish Brooks (25 February 1932 – 3 May 2022) was a British Formula One racing driver. He was also known as the "racing dentist". He participated in 39 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 14 July 1956, having six wins, 10 podium finishes and 75 career points.

He was third in the World Drivers' Championship in 1958 with Vanwall and second in 1959 with Ferrari. He was born in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England.

Brooks died on 3 May 2022 at the age of 90.[1]

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