RIP Charlie Whiting.

[Steve (sdh2903)]

Sad sad news before the new season starts. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/47564762

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

Yes I saw that too. Pulmonary embolism apparently. Long haul flying in late middle age is a risky activity.  Sad loss.

[Peter Robinson]

[Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO]

Very sad news indeed Charlie had been in F1 as long as i've been watching, rising up from a mechanic with the Hesketh team, to Brabham where he joined forces with Bernie and then on the his current position within the ruling body.

I travel long haul about once a year and i'm very aware of what can happen, i sit there there doing all the exercises that are recommended and a few more of my own, and i very rarely see anyone else doing likewise.

I seem to remember after the 2003 USA trip Buzz Billsbury had a bit of a problem with a blood clot?

Anyone remember his brother Nick of All Car Equipe Escort fame in the early 70s?

He too met an untimely death, he was linked to the Brinks Mat robbery and was stabbed and shot by underworld hitmen.

[pistonbroke]

Sad news 

I remember watching Nick Whiting race in special saloons back in the day , no idea he was related .

 

[Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO]

Yep Bernie they were brothers, remember his battles with Gerry Marshall?

[Jon Wilkinson]

Will be sadly missed, F1 starts won't be the same R. I. P Charlie 

[pistonbroke]

14 hours ago, Paul Hurdsfield said:

Yep Bernie they were brothers, remember his battles with Gerry Marshall?

Dealer team Vauxhall  v's  Ford motco . Some great racing 

[Simon Waterfall Syman84]

Seen this on a popular social media site.

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

Excellent! I can imagine a strip cartoon series...