Mucky Duck Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I know that there are F1 followers on RMweb who must be saddened by the news that Prof Sid Watkins has died. A great man and a much-loved character, he saved many grand prix drivers' lives over the years, as F1's doc. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do for Roland Ratzenburger and Ayrton Senna at Imola 1994 but there hasn't been an F1 fatality since thanks to his tireless efforts to make this a less dangerous sport. Thanks Sid. Rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacque Jacque Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 A true hero. It's almost impossible to count how many lives he's saved over the years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 For me he was as much of the scene as any of the great drivers, commentators or team owners. His contribution to the sport was massive and achieved effectively from within. He lost many friends and acquaintances over the years and it's also relevant to think that his work may have saved the lives of other team workers, officials and spectators. Ironically I stopped attending GPs when it became safer behind the fences as it felt more remote although I can't fault the motives. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 maybe time to re-name the grand stand or media cetre at silverstone in his honour or posibley a corner or shicane ? "and theres button making his move at watkins " sound just right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 maybe time to re-name the grand stand or media cetre at silverstone in his honour or posibley a corner or shicane ? "and theres button making his move at watkins " sound just right Or even the Medical Centre, At Pembrey recently we have lost a long serving Paramedic and one of the regular circuit doctors, the 2 circuit ambulances now have "in memoriam" messages to the two. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I was well aware of him from watching f1 and videos from the 1980s. but I wasnt aware he was born, brought up and studied in Liverpool. he was a great man. a good video featuring him is called- Formula1 saga, the Dangers of formula 1. edit, its here.. http://stagevu.com/video/hmxycfsniejn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2012 Coincidentally (or not), there's a program on the BBC iPlayer at the moment that documents the carnage of the 1960s and early 70s. Grand Prix the Killer Years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Taking time to watch Simon's link over a couple of cups of tea shows that to be a documentary which addresses the flawed genius of Colin Chapman like few I've seen before; there's a few chokers in there as boyhood heroes disappeared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Not all great people are the ones in the limelight. RIP Sid Watkins, you changed F1 at least as much as anyone ever did. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2012 Coincidentally (or not), there's a program on the BBC iPlayer at the moment that documents the carnage of the 1960s and early 70s. Grand Prix the Killer Years That programme brings it home that how unsafe it all was in the past. I used to be a regular attendee with my uncle back in the 50s and remember seeing Fangio, Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorne and Prince Bira racing. (yes I am that old). The only 'safety' aspects were straw bales around the circuit edges. RIP to the good doctor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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