The 'Pampas Bull' remained in good health for most of his life, but a heart attack in 2013 led to his death a few months later. He was a regular visitor to historic festivals and current Formula 1 races, with his last event being the 2002 Italian GP. He also worked in his offices in Buenos Aires until 2012 and was an adviser to young Argentine hopeful Juan Cruz Alvarez. Gonzalez was a very popular man, who of course, was the very first winner in a Ferrari of a World Championship Grand Prix event but he also won the 1954 Le Mans and took a string of wins until a serious crash in 1954 meant he wound down slightly his schedule and was never as competitive thereafter.

Biography last updated 13 Dec 2015