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**ENGINESSQ** · 09-13-2012, 05:29 AM

Various sources are reporting the great professor has passed away - I'm trying to verify this.

The man is a legend in F1, there are people who literally owe their lives to him.

**anderriter** · 09-13-2012, 05:42 AM

Terrible news if true, RIP

**RokgroofeTeme** · 09-13-2012, 05:51 AM

Seems it's true:

@rubarrichello

It was Sid Watkins that saved my life in Imola 94.great guy to be with,always happy...tks for everything u have done for us drivers.RIP

10:49 PM Sep 12th via Twitter for iPhone
Twitter / rubarrichello: It was Sid Watkins that saved ...

**plalleste** · 09-13-2012, 06:02 AM

Sad news indeed.

**Anneskobsen** · 09-13-2012, 06:08 AM

Yes, it is true. He has passed away. Very sad news. A true gentleman. He will be missed. I'm sure Ayrton is up there waiting for him.

It's rare news like this affects me but tonight I go to bed with tears in my eyes.

RIP Sid! Probably one of the most respected and liked men ever in F1.

**KasaBalak** · 09-13-2012, 06:19 AM

There are few that come as liked as the Prof, a huge lost for motorsport and the world. RIP.

**arrismVam** · 09-13-2012, 08:38 AM

R.I.P. Professor Sid Watkins 1928 –2012, Time to fish with Ayrton Senna in heaven now #RIPProfessorSidWatkins

**appleiphoneees** · 09-13-2012, 08:38 AM

Also, I am surprise that Autosport, Sky or the BBC haven't written anything up on the death of Professor Sid Watkins yet.

**sessoorale** · 09-13-2012, 08:41 AM

Very sad day for autosport all over the world...

**prehighaltitudesjj** · 09-13-2012, 08:56 AM

Sad news, he was a genuinely great man and will be missed

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**lh88gFzI** · 09-13-2012, 11:51 AM

Read his Book, Life on the limit. The man's contributions to the sport cannot be fully realized. Like said before, going fishing with Ayrton......

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/0...s-passes-away/

**secondmertg** · 09-13-2012, 01:48 PM

A sad day for motorsports, May he rest in peace.

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**Sydaycymn** · 09-13-2012, 02:42 PM

An amazing man little known to those outside Motorsport. How many are alive today both in and out of motorsport because of him.

**maniaringsq** · 09-13-2012, 03:45 PM

Just got off the plane and saw this. What a truly great man.

**hHwJ229h** · 09-13-2012, 05:10 PM

RIP. Made fantastic contributions to motorsport.

**PypeMaypetasy** · 09-13-2012, 06:47 PM

Rest In Peace, Prof.

Fantastic contribution to motorsport with the safety and medical facilities for circuits and saving countless lives in and out of motorsport.

BBC managed to catch Sid at Silverstone and it seemed he needed a minder and looked rather frail/of ill health for an 80-something year old - I just lost a grand uncle who was rather spritely for someone who just missed out on being 90.

Hopefully Sid is up there fishing with Ayrton.

Also, I am surprise that Autosport, Sky or the BBC haven't written anything up on the death of Professor Sid Watkins yet.

James Allen reported it on his website before I went to bed last night (midnight) but nothing from Autosport, et al.

**karkinadze** · 09-13-2012, 07:14 PM

James Allen reported it on his website before I went to bed last night (midnight) but nothing from Autosport, et al.

They were probably waiting for confirmation, a lot of what I saw was "reports on Twitter say" etc. The Beeb certainly had an article by 7:30 this morning when I got up though.

**kertionderf** · 09-13-2012, 07:58 PM

A good man who is respected by every in Formula One and those who watched. Saved a fair few drivers lives and lived to a good old age.

RIP Sid.

**Mimsykzr** · 09-13-2012, 09:06 PM

By all accounts a good doctor, and a credit to F1. RIP

**blankostaroe** · 09-13-2012, 09:39 PM

What to say?

To him Formula 1 was a sideline, the 'day job' was as a top neurosurgeon. In addition to F1 and other racing drivers there are many others who owe their lives to him.

A long life, lived well.

09-13-2012, 05:29 AM	#1
ENGINESSQ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Prof. Sid Watkins Various sources are reporting the great professor has passed away - I'm trying to verify this. The man is a legend in F1, there are people who literally owe their lives to him. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 05:42 AM	#2
anderriter Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Terrible news if true, RIP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 05:51 AM	#3
RokgroofeTeme Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Seems it's true: @rubarrichello It was Sid Watkins that saved my life in Imola 94.great guy to be with,always happy...tks for everything u have done for us drivers.RIP 10:49 PM Sep 12th via Twitter for iPhone Twitter / rubarrichello: It was Sid Watkins that saved ... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 06:02 AM	#4
plalleste Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 579 Senior Member	Sad news indeed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 06:08 AM	#5
Anneskobsen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Yes, it is true. He has passed away. Very sad news. A true gentleman. He will be missed. I'm sure Ayrton is up there waiting for him. It's rare news like this affects me but tonight I go to bed with tears in my eyes. RIP Sid! Probably one of the most respected and liked men ever in F1. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 06:19 AM	#6
KasaBalak Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	There are few that come as liked as the Prof, a huge lost for motorsport and the world. RIP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#7
arrismVam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	R.I.P. Professor Sid Watkins 1928 –2012, Time to fish with Ayrton Senna in heaven now #RIPProfessorSidWatkins Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#8
appleiphoneees Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	Also, I am surprise that Autosport, Sky or the BBC haven't written anything up on the death of Professor Sid Watkins yet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 08:41 AM	#9
sessoorale Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Very sad day for autosport all over the world... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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prehighaltitudesjj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Sad news, he was a genuinely great man and will be missed Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
lh88gFzI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 555 Senior Member	Read his Book, Life on the limit. The man's contributions to the sport cannot be fully realized. Like said before, going fishing with Ayrton...... http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/0...s-passes-away/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#12
secondmertg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	A sad day for motorsports, May he rest in peace. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 02:42 PM	#13
Sydaycymn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 330 Senior Member	An amazing man little known to those outside Motorsport. How many are alive today both in and out of motorsport because of him. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 03:45 PM	#14
maniaringsq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Just got off the plane and saw this. What a truly great man. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#15
hHwJ229h Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	RIP. Made fantastic contributions to motorsport. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 06:47 PM	#16
PypeMaypetasy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 636 Senior Member	Rest In Peace, Prof. Fantastic contribution to motorsport with the safety and medical facilities for circuits and saving countless lives in and out of motorsport. BBC managed to catch Sid at Silverstone and it seemed he needed a minder and looked rather frail/of ill health for an 80-something year old - I just lost a grand uncle who was rather spritely for someone who just missed out on being 90. Hopefully Sid is up there fishing with Ayrton. Also, I am surprise that Autosport, Sky or the BBC haven't written anything up on the death of Professor Sid Watkins yet. James Allen reported it on his website before I went to bed last night (midnight) but nothing from Autosport, et al. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 07:14 PM	#17
karkinadze Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 425 Senior Member	James Allen reported it on his website before I went to bed last night (midnight) but nothing from Autosport, et al. They were probably waiting for confirmation, a lot of what I saw was "reports on Twitter say" etc. The Beeb certainly had an article by 7:30 this morning when I got up though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#18
kertionderf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	A good man who is respected by every in Formula One and those who watched. Saved a fair few drivers lives and lived to a good old age. RIP Sid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 09:06 PM	#19
Mimsykzr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	By all accounts a good doctor, and a credit to F1. RIP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-13-2012, 09:39 PM	#20
blankostaroe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	What to say? To him Formula 1 was a sideline, the 'day job' was as a top neurosurgeon. In addition to F1 and other racing drivers there are many others who owe their lives to him. A long life, lived well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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