Sir Stirling Moss has retired from public life in order to focus on his health and spend more time with his family.
The following message, written by his son Elliot, appeared on his website on Friday.
"To all of his many friends and fans around the world, who use this website for regular updates, my father would like to announce that he will be closing it down.
"Following his severe infections at the end of 2016 and his subsequent slow and arduous recovery, the decision has been made that, at the age of 88, the indefatigable man will finally retire, so that he and my mother can have some much deserved rest and spend more time with each other and the rest of the family.