RIP Sid Watkins

[rage2]

If you're a long time F1 fan, you know who he is. He's saved many lives in F1, both directly and indirectly. He's pushed for higher safety and medical standards at the races, and he's best known for saving Hakkinen's life on the track after he crashed in Australia.

If you watched the Senna documentary, you've seen him in the film, as he's close friends with Senna before his death.

RIP

http://www.crash.net/f1/news/183884/1/professor_sid_dies_at_84.html

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Wow RIP, he did a ton for safety in F1 :thumbsup:

[buh_buh]

RIP to the Professor

[finboy]

Very sad, but he has built a strong legacy to be remembered by

[Tomaz]

RIP Professor

:(

[AaronK]

RIP, he definitely made a big impact on F1

[milesmcewing]

If you get a chance to read his book, it is excellent.

He had a very good relationship wwith Gilles Villleneuve and speaks about their time together as well.

[Markll7]

Rest in peace man, another f1 legend out

[redline]

:(

[Chris Elyea]

He wrote a couple of books about F1. They're out of print, but I'm going to get my hands on them.