For many years, Tony enjoyed running his Weybridge garage. Brooks was involved in media work and made special appearances in historic festivals, but from the mid-2010's he became more frail. However in 2017, he returned to Goodwood to drive the Vanwall again, thoroughly loving the experience. Tony was, in 1955, whilst still a dental student, to become the first British driver to win a continental race post-war at Syracuse. Came very close to winning the 1959 World Championship, but was always acutely aware of the risks involved with racing and so retired at the end of the 1961 season, aged 29, to concentrate on his family and his garage. Brooks started racing in 1952 and when he was younger, greatly enjoyed playing squash. One of the greatest drivers of his era, he died in 2022.

Biography last updated 24 May 2022