Tragedy at Brands Hatch..........

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:49 am

Accident mars Soucek's Brands Hatch win
F1: Henry Surtees Dies After F2 Crash At Brands Hatch

Tragedy struck the Grand Prix community earlier today at Brands Hatch during a round of the 2009 FIA Formula 2 Championship when a freakish accident claimed the life of 18yo Henry Surtees, son of Formula 1 and motorcycle world champion Sir John Surtees. According to reports from the track, Surtees was struck by a wheel following a crash at Westfield Bend; Surtees was knocked unconscious and crashed into the barriers at Sheene Corner. Despite being airlifted to Royal London Hospital's trauma center, he would succumb to his injuries.

Our condolences and sympathies go out to the Surtees family on the loss of their son.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:22 am

Every now and again it is bought home to us that Racing is a dangerous sport.
My condolances.

Ed · Post by Ed » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:13 pm

Another sad day for motorsport

Henry was 18 and had just scored his first podium in his F2 career on Saturday.

Very very sad.

All of us at NewsOnF1.com wish to express our sincere condolences to Henry's family

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:19 pm

Condolences to the Surtees family.

RE30B#16 · Post by **RE30B#16** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:56 am

I extend my condolences to both the families of Henri Surtees and Flavio Gugelmini, the rally co-driver lost in the aborted Bulgarian Rally.

These things tear your heart out!