The father of former Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov has died in Russia.
Multiple media outlets in the country have reported Alexander Petrov died at the family home in Vyborg this evening.His son Vitaly raced in Formula 1 between 2010 and 2012. He is serving as an FIA steward for the first time at this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix.
The FIA has confirmed Vitaly Petrov has stepped down from his duties this weekend due to “a personal bereavement”.
“The thoughts of the FIA are with Vitaly and his family at this time,” it added.
“Bruno Correia, Safety Car Driver in the FIA Formula E Championship and FIA WTCR will take over the position.”
This article will be updated
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BasCB (@bascb)
24th October 2020, 19:10
That is a shocking development. Sorry for the family and for Petrov.
David BR (@david-br)
24th October 2020, 19:16
Condolences to Petrov and his family, that’s extremely sad.
Darren
24th October 2020, 19:22
Very sad. God bless him.
Sush Meerkat
24th October 2020, 19:23
Such awful news, my condolences to Vitally.
Aw123
24th October 2020, 19:51
Multiple sources reported the couse as homicide, oo.
Postreader
24th October 2020, 20:19
My condolences. I’m sure he taught Petrov very well to be the sort of man he is today.
jlb
24th October 2020, 20:29
May he rest in peace.
bernasaurus (@bernasaurus)
24th October 2020, 22:24
Terrible news, condolences to Vitaly and his family.
dot_com (@dot_com)
24th October 2020, 23:46
Very sad turn of events. Condolences to his family.
Dave
25th October 2020, 4:43
Sad to hear. :(
Mayrton
25th October 2020, 7:50
Well, if thats an option.. I have some requests myself then from over the last decade f1fanatics hahaha. Dont think censorship is going to do us all a favour
Mayrton
25th October 2020, 7:53
Ah, the thread I responded to was indeed removed…
Dave
28th October 2020, 9:18
They were just disrespectful comments.