Motor racing-Former Indy winner De Ferran dies of heart attack aged 56

FILE PHOTO: de Ferran Dragon Racing co-owner and 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran of Brazil talks into a racing headset during practice time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 16, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) -Former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran has died at the age of 56 after suffering a heart attack while racing in Florida, the Brazilian Automobile Confederation (CBA) said late on Friday.

The 2003 Indy winner, who also worked in Formula One as a consultant with McLaren after a stint as sporting director, fell ill at a private motor racing club in Opa-locka, Florida, the CBA said.