1 | London - The Formula One community mourned another death in the family on Tuesday after British racer Justin Wilson, a friend to many in the grand prix paddock, succumbed to head injuries suffered in a U.S. IndyCar race. |
2 | The 37-year-old, who raced in Formula One for Minardi and Jaguar in 2003, was hit by debris after crashing in the closing laps at Pocono Raceway oval in Pennsylvania. |
3 | "I woke up this morning feeling positive in my heart until I read the news," said compatriot and double world champion Lewis Hamilton on Instagram. |
4 | "I am so devastated to hear of another passing of a great man and driver. |
5 | "I'd met Justin Wilson a few times growing up and he was the ultimate gentleman. Whilst I only knew him a little, I will miss him." |
6 | Briton Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion who attended the funeral of French F1 driver Jules Bianchi a month ago and was a friend of double Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon who died in 2011, expressed his shock on Twitter. |
7 | "The motorsport world comes to a standstill once again," said the McLaren driver. |
8 | "I raced with Justin as far back as 1989 in karting and remember his smile was infectious, such a lovely guy." |
9 | The sentiment was echoed by Lotus driver Romain Grosjean, a pallbearer at Bianchi's funeral. |
10 | "So sad to hear Justin Wilson passed away. What dreadful news and what a dramatic year for racing. Losing too many champions," he said. |
11 | Button's double world champion team mate Fernando Alonso, who like Wilson started his F1 career at Minardi, said the news was "difficult to accept". |
12 | Australian Mark Webber, Wilson's team-mate at Jaguar, said: "Last night a very good man left us. Mate. So sorry. RIP Justin. My thoughts are with your loved ones." |
13 | Red Bull principal Christian Horner, whose team was previously Jaguar, spoke of the sadness of all at the Milton Keynes factory. |
14 | "Justin left his mark on many who worked with him during the Jaguar days, he is remembered fondly for the kind and humble person he was," said Horner. |
15 | "Having known Justin since his karting days on the British circuits it was always obvious to me he was destined for great things in motorsport. |
16 | "His progress through the lower formulas was impressive and he absolutely flourished in F3000," added Horner. |
17 | "Justin will be remembered not only as a talented driver but also as quite simply one of the nicest blokes in motorsport." |
18 | Hypothetically, given the same cars to drive, who is the most talented current Formula One driver in your opinion? |