RUSSIAN TIME Team Principal Igor Mazepa has passed away aged 40

RUSSIAN TIME Team Principal Igor Mazepa has passed away aged 40, GP2 Series organisers have confirmed in a statement.

Goodbye my friend, you will be missed.

- sam bird (@sambirdracing) February 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of my team boss Igor. He gave me a chance and I'll never forget our season together

- sam bird (@sambirdracing) February 5, 2014

I'm absolutely shocked. We will all miss is enthusiasm. Thank you for everything, you can be proud. RIP Igor Mazepa pic.twitter.com/Z9Z72RZM7Q

- Tom Dillmann (@TomDillmann) February 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Russian Time team, and the family & friends of Mr Mazepa #RIP

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- ART Grand Prix (@ARTGP) February 5, 2014

His first reverse pole pic.twitter.com/SL503O7qAf

- Alexa Quintin (@Candy_Rocket) February 5, 2014

Sending our sincere condolences to @RTGP2official and the family and friends of Igor Mazepa. A great competitor who will be missed.

- Carlin (@CarlinRacing) February 5, 2014

Our thoughts are with Igor Mazepa's family, friends and the entire Russian Time team.

- Racing Engineering (@REOfficial) February 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Russian Time team, and the family of Mr Mazepa.

- Lazarus (@teamlazarus) February 5, 2014

Very sad to hear of @RTGP2official principal Igor Mazepa's passing.Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the team at this time

- ArdenMotorsport (@ArdenMotorsport) February 5, 2014