Complex sentence: Lewis-Evans was also a close friend of Bernie Ecclestone, who was at the race and following his death, Ecclestone sold his Connaught team and cars and ceased involvement with the sport till 1965.
Split into simpler sentences: Lewis-Evans was also a close friend of Bernie Ecclestone, who was at the race. Following his death Ecclestone sold his Connaught team and cars and ceased involvement with the sport till 1965.