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Toyota mourns the death of Ove Andersson
11 June 2008Toyota Motorsport GmbH expresses its profound sadness at the untimely death of Ove Andersson, aged 70. In a press release the car manufacturer extends its deepest condolences to Andersson's family.
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The former Toyota F1 team boss was involved in an accident whilst competing in the Milligan Vintage Trial, when the classic car he was driving suffered a frontal collision around a blind corner.
Tadashi Yamashina, Chairman of Toyota Motorsport GmbH, said: "Everyone at Toyota is extremely shocked and truly saddened at this terrible news. Ove was an inspiration to our team and to many in motorsport. His passion for motorsport was legendary and he is a great loss to our sport.
"The thoughts of everyone at Toyota Motorsport are with Ove's family at this difficult time."
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