Sid Watkins

[JHS18 0]

Sad news breaking tonight. It seems as if F1's legendary doctor, Professor Sid Watkins, has passed away.

Did so much good for the sport. Drivers, teams and fans will forever be grateful for his tireless work.

RIP.

[Rainmaster 7]

James Allen has it http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/09/the-great-prof-watkins-passes-away/ - the book mentioned at the end is a good read.

What he did for motor-racing will not be forgotten I am sure.

[Quiet One 15]

Go have a laugh with Ayrton like in good times, Prof.

[The Shadow 0]

Thank you for all the great things you've done for motorsport, Doc.

The lives you have saved are an undeniable testimony of your legacy.

Enjoy the fishing trips with Ayrton that both of you planned many years ago.

[Guest]

A true gentleman and the most important figure in F1. Nobody tried harder to ensure our heroes stick around.

I've not been this gutted about an F1 loss since 1994.

RIP you crazy old sodpot!

[dribbler 6]

Sid appeared to be a gentleman. He was clearly loved and respected by the motor sport fraternity, including Ayrton.

[Rainmaster 7]

Long read; worth it. http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/2012/09/13/lunch-with-professor-sid-watkins/

[JHS18 0]

Great tributes from all sorts of people within F1 here as well:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/102487

[Insider 0]

Massively sad. A good friend to all in F1 through the years and a vital driving force behind driver safety. A good innings but he will be sorely missed, certainly by me.

[pabloh20 1]

RIP Sid, you will be missed, although your legacy will live on.

[LabradoRacer 2]

He lives on through our favourite drivers. RIP Sid.