Formula 1 boss Charlie Whiting dead aged 66, day before Australian GP
The racing tsar suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism on Wednesday morning in Melbourne, according to reports.Whiting talks to Sebastian Vettel
One of the most influential people in the sport, he died a day before the Australian GP, where he was due to officiate the race.FIA president Jean Todt said: “It is with immense sadness that I learned of Charlie’s sudden passing."All my thoughts, those of the FIA and entire motor sport community go out to his family, friends, and all Formula One lovers.”Ross Brawn, managing director, Motorsports, Formula 1 said: “I have known Charlie for all of my racing life.
All at McLaren are shocked and deeply saddened at the news of Charlie Whiting's passing. Charlie will be remembered as one of the giants of our sport, as well as a great colleague. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all of his loved ones.
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