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Charlie Whiting has passed away. RIP

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  1. jgonzalesm6

    jgonzalesm6 Two Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Sad news from the Australian Grand Prix with the sudden passing of FIA Director of Formula 1 Charlie Whiting in Melbourne this morning. Whiting worked for Brabham at the start of the Adelaide Grand Prix before joining the FIA in 1988:

    Charlie Whiting died last night of a pulmonary embolism. He was 66 years old.

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    jgonzalesm6, Mar 13, 2019
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  2. crinoid

    crinoid F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Wooooahhh no. Terrible news.
     
    crinoid, Mar 13, 2019
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  3. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    RIP.
     
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  4. daytona355

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    RIP Charlie..... one of the last remaining stalwarts of the golden age of motor racing..... we may not have agreed with every decision he made, but he kept the sport on time and safe for a long long time. One of the true characters of the circus that is F1 is gone, and the sport will be reduced for his passing.
     
    daytona355, Mar 13, 2019
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  5. GordonC

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    That's very sad news, RIP Charlie. Way too young.
     
    GordonC, Mar 13, 2019
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  6. Hawkeye

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    RIP
     
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  7. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    RIP CW! I bet Liberty media put in some clown.
     
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  8. 375+

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    Rest in peace Charlie. He was devoted to the sport and was one of the last of his era. Condolences to his family and friends.
     
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    RIP :(
     
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  10. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    FIA/Jean Todt will be picking his successor.

    He hosted a Race Director seminar just last month.
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  11. cmos

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    Shocking news. A key member of the F1 family, and will be sorely missed by many. Taken too soon. Condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.
     
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    Terrible news and gone too soon. Charlie Whiting had one of those un-popular but vital jobs where it seemed as though regardless of what he did he would always be roasted for it. I believe he gave F1 a great deal of dignity and professionalism and his contribution to the sport will be sorely missed.
     
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    Not much time to name a successor! The race start in Melbourne could be rather chaotic as a result.
     
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    One of the good guys in the sport. Way too young. Rest in Peace.

    -F
     
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  15. bmwracer

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    I didn’t realize he was that young , terrible news . RIP
     
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    Sad news. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. The old guard of peerless professionalism along with Dr. Sid.
     
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    He was the same age that I am! I thought that he was older.
     
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    Same thing killed my father. One minute here, the next gone. Its that quick.

    RIP Charlie. Pedal to the metal.
     
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    Shocking news.May he Rest in Peace.
     
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    May he rest in peace at the F1 track in Heaven. Perhaps Garry Connelly will be the next Race Director. That would kill Max. lol
     
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    Rest In Peace. I would guess big effects on the season no?

    Robb
     
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  22. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    Live drivers press conference now ,all about Charlie.
     
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    Well said. Very sad to see this. A good man who cares for F1..........
     
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    Possible however I don’t think it’s guaranteed.
     
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