Obituary: Charlie Whiting - 1952-2019
The sudden death of race director Charlie Whiting on the eve of the 2019 season has left Formula 1 reeling. We look back at his life and career, and his journey from Hesketh mechanic to shaping modern F1
Charlie Whiting, who sadly passed away in Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix, was a constant presence in the Formula 1 paddock for over 40 years.
Hugely respected by several generations of drivers and team personnel, he grew from humble beginnings as a club racing mechanic to play a significant role in the development of modern F1 through the multiple functions he filled with the FIA over the decades.
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