In the round-up: FIA president Jean Todt, BRDC president David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton and others pay tribute to Sir Stirling Moss, who died yesterday.
What they say
He was a true legend in motor sport and he will remain so forever. My thoughts go out to his wife Suzie, his family, his friends.
Jean Todt, FIA president
Sir Stirling had been a Member of the BRDC since 1948, also the year he competed in the first race meeting held at Silverstone. Since then he has been an extremely loyal Member and a true ambassador for our club. Sir Stirling had a unique and raw talent behind the wheel, loved his racing and lived life to the full. A truly great character and gentlemen who will be sorely missed by all who had the fortune of knowing him. I would like to add my most sincere condolences to Lady Susie Moss, their son Elliot and to his daughter Allison on their loss. Ciao Stirling!
David Coulthard, president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club
Sir Stirling was a larger-than-life figure in our sport and one of the survivors of an age when motor racing was about danger, bravery and camaraderie. But most of all, Stirling’s career was characterised by an impeccable sportsmanship and in this he truly set himself apart. He was a great figure in the history of Mercedes, both as a Grand Prix driver and the winner of the 1955 Mille Miglia. It is no exaggeration to say that we will never see his like again. Our deepest condolences go to his wife Lady Susie, his family and his friends. Godspeed to a true racer.
Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal and CEO
The Mercedes-Benz family mourns the loss of Sir Stirling Moss. We will miss him as man, but he remains unforgettable as one of the greatest drivers of all time. His victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia made him into a sporting legend. He was both a successful sportsman and a true gentleman. And this is how we will always remember him.
Ola Kaellenius, chairman of the board of management of Daimler and head of Mercedes-Benz cars
Stirling Moss symbolised motor sport. He was a true personality who left an indelible impression on the history of racing. His versatility meant he was able to win in so many different categories, from Formula 1 to sports car endurance races. He also produced incredible performances in road races such as the Mille Miglia, setting a record that was never beaten.
Despite not winning the Formula 1 World Championship, he is most definitely a legendary figure and he was a fearsome and formidable rival of Ferrari in Formula 1 and many other categories. His and Ferrari’s paths were about to merge when he had the accident at Goodwood in April 1962 that effectively ended his racing career, at least at a high level. At the time, in Maranello we were preparing a 250 SWB for him in British Racing Green, along with a contract to drive for us, but fate decreed otherwise.
My father said that Stirling reminded him of Tazio Nuvolari, because of his love of racing in any type of car, something which stayed with him right to the very end of his career.
Piero Ferrari, Ferrari vice-president
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Social media
Notable posts from Twitter, Instagram and more:
RIP Sir Stirling Moss.
Only had the pleasure of meeting him briefly a couple of times but even that was enough to understand why he was so highly respected.
My thoughts are with his family.
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) April 12, 2020
Stirling – true legend and gentleman. Racer second to none. Will miss you dearly. Condolences to Suzie & family. #RIP
Image @ Associated Papers Ltd pic.twitter.com/qezF3oV3xR
— Nigel Mansell CBE (@nigelmansell) April 12, 2020
Just heard the very sad news my dear friend Stirling Moss has died. He was my hero and such a kind man beloved by everyone. He was a true giant in our sport and will be missed forever. My deepest sympathy to his devoted wife Suzie. Rest in peace, Racer.
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) April 12, 2020
Special man indeed.
#RIPStirling pic.twitter.com/pYRrMwVppy— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) April 12, 2020
RIP Sir Sterling, what a gentleman and legend of our sport …. very sad day … my thoughts are Suzie xx #sirstirlingmoss #stirlingmoss #motorsport #motorsports #RIP pic.twitter.com/1OUrysGgwy
— Mark Blundell (@markblundellf1) April 12, 2020
Rest in Peace Legend 🙏 #SirStirlingMoss pic.twitter.com/8FqY8AkjHt
— Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) April 12, 2020
RIP LEGEND! Sir Stirling Moss 1929-2020 #F1 #StrilingMoss 📸 Lorenzo Bellanca pic.twitter.com/PJKsiQdcGz
— Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne) April 12, 2020
All at McLaren mourn the passing of a legend of our sport, Sir Stirling Moss. A prodigious competitor, supremely talented racer, and consummate gentleman, he leaves an indelible mark of greatness on the history of international motorsport. Our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/c3vdzTuFgN
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 12, 2020
A true icon of our sport.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family & friends.
Rest in peace, Sir Stirling Moss ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kaqA2zXbAW
— ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) April 12, 2020
A pure racer and an inspiration to the entire motorsport community. Rest in peace Sir Stirling Moss. Your legacy will live on. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GAhMV9cjiW
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 12, 2020
Today the motorsport world lost one of its legends.
RIP Sir Stirling Moss. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/g10nOMsJpC
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) April 12, 2020
Today we have lost a true legend of motorsport. A formidable racer and a real gentleman.
Rest in Peace Sir Stirling Moss.
Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/WUuNvergkF
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) April 12, 2020
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of BRDC Member, motorsport legend & friend to many Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Our thoughts are with Lady Moss & their family at this difficult time. A proud BRDC Member from the day he received his badge & we will all miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/1qca9mvuRD
— BRDC (@BRDCSilverstone) April 12, 2020
Today we send our kindest thoughts and condolences to the loved ones of Sir Stirling Moss, a gentleman whose talent and resolve inspired millions across generations. Rest in peace.
— ABB Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) April 12, 2020
Motor racing has lost an absolute giant. Words like 'legend' and 'icon' are overused but Stirling Moss was indisputably one of them. Rest in peace.https://t.co/HK0AgQyTbJ#StirlingMoss
— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) April 12, 2020
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Links
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Comment of the day
@SJM adds another tribute to Moss:
Sad news in a time where anything else is in short supply.
His gentleman and sportsman behaviour in standing up in defence of his title challenger, Mike Hawthorn has to be one of the sports greatest acts, and adds so much to his legend. Its something I doubt many would contemplate doing in this day and age, let alone actually doing.
Sadly he is more known as the greatest driver to have never won the drivers’ championship, and he deserved more than to be remembered as such. An amazing human being who was a top sportsman.
Rest in peace Sir Stirling.
@SJM
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On this day in F1
- 45 years ago today Niki Lauda won the non-championship BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone in a Ferrari 312T after an engine problem put early leader James Hunt out
Jere (@jerejj)
13th April 2020, 7:23
To be fully precise: He was 10 at the time, so he didn’t get that quite right, not that it’d be greatly relevant, though.
44 (@indianapolis2007)
13th April 2020, 11:37
I suppose anyone that can give Fangio trouble in identical equipment must be a quality driver. Shame no WDC.
Esploratore (@esploratore)
14th April 2020, 1:37
Yes, and had he really wanted a wdc at all costs he’d have got it, if I recall he wanted to drive with english cars no matter what, and that was a handicap at times, plus he gave up points for sportsmanship, leading to reinstating hawthorn, his championship rival, in a race in 1958, and as things went, had he not done that he’d have won the title.