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Marc Sonnery R.I.P.

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  1. Terra

    Terra F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    I’m in utter shock. Just can’t believe it.
     
    Terra, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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  2. GIOTTO

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    GIOTTO, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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  3. DWR46

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    This is awful. What happened??
     
    DWR46, Oct 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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  4. Terra

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    Terra, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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  5. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Very sad. He was always pleasant to talk to on here and had some very cool experiences w ferraris and other Italian cars.


    May his memory be a blessing
     
    amenasce, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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    Oh my. Sorry to hear this news.
     
    stevenwk, Oct 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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    I recognize the name but what was his screen name please.
     
    absostone, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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    From another thread, this morning….


     
    Jack-the-lad, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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    Oh yea, thanks , Rip man shame.
     
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  11. readplays

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    Such sad news. I so enjoyed conversations here with Marc. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
     
    readplays, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    Oh no! Completely shocking to read this news. So sad. RIP to Marc, I shall miss writing here…
     
    merstheman, Oct 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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    Tremendously sad to hear and I’m sorry for his family’s loss. Marc had a lot of great knowledge and stories, particularly shared in vintage. I’ll miss his posts and discussions.
     
    JAM1, Oct 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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    Uh, what a gut punch!!! I'm in shock.

    I first met Marc when I was working at Shelton Ferrari many years ago. Despite me being a young, poor nobody Marc wholeheartedly welcomed me into the local car scene with open arms and shared his infinite knowledge with me with a smile. He was one of the nicest, most gracious people I've ever met. Truly never had a negative word to say about anyone.

    Rest in peace my friend. If heaven has a track and great roads Marc is surely driving them with his idols as we speak.
     
    HotShoe, Oct 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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    I meant to say I shall mis HIS writing here, of course.
    Condolences to his family and loved ones.
     
    merstheman, Oct 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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    So sad... RIP Marc, you will be missed. I last saw him in Paris for Retromobile this year
     
    P.Singhof, Oct 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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    Rest in Peace Marc, always enjoyed chatting with you about F1.
     
    Bas, Oct 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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    Never met Marc, yet had the pleasure of reading his many great contributions
    to this section. Never a bad reaction. Truly a class act. One of the few.

    Will miss. Happy turns at 10/10ths!
     
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    One of the really really good ones. Godspeed, Marc.
     
    Santiago Montenegro, Oct 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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    Left way too early. Very nice to talk to, and had a great feel for the "Golden Era" of sportscars. He will be missed.
     
    F1tommy, Oct 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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    I'm saddened to hear about Marc's passing. We traded some good information on our Maserati's that we both worshipped.

    He was always kind, generous with information he had, and a very funny person. He will be missed.
     
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