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Former Fomula One team principal and founder Ted Toleman has died at the age of 86, F1 said on Thursday. Toleman is most known for giving three-time world champion Ayrton Senna his F1 debut. The Toleman Motorsport team entered 70 grands prix between 1981 and 1985 before being purchased by Benetton, and currently operates as Alpine. Senna joined the team in 1984 and enjoyed a successful maiden season in the championship, scoring three podiums before departing for Lotus the following year. Senna and Toleman announced themselves to the world with a stunning run to second at the rain-hit Monaco Gr…

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