Australian Formula 1 champion Sir Jack Brabham has died at the age of 88.

He passed away yesterday at his home in Sydney.

During his career, Brabham founded a racing team and race-car builder that both carried his name.

He won the Formula 1 World Championship three times as a driver with wins in 1959, 1960 and 1966.

The Brabham Racing team would also claim four Drivers' Championships and two Constructors Championships until the team left the sport in 1992.