F1 salutes the memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Tributes from the racing world were quick to pour in after the announcement of the death, at the age of 96, of Queen Elizabeth II, the most famous monarch on the planet.

Published on 08/09/2022 à 20:05

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F1 salutes the memory of Queen Elizabeth II

The Union Flag on the Silverstone grid / ©DPPI

A British sport par excellence and quintessentially, Formula 1 pays tribute this Friday, September 8 to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years.

« Formula 1 is in mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, reacted Stefano Domenicali, boss of F1. For more than seven decades, she dedicated herself to public service with dignity and dedication, while inspiring thousands of people around the world.

Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to all citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth ».

His FIA counterpart, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, also paid tribute to the memory of the most famous monarch in the world.

« It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and Northern Ireland, declared the President of the FIA. The Queen was undeniably one of the most respected Heads of State the world has ever known.

I send my condolences, along with those of the entire FIA community, to the Royal Family and all citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The heart of motorsport, and more specifically Formula 1, beats in the United Kingdom.

The Royal Family has always given its support and blessing to motor racing. We thank them warmly and the various competitions organized this weekend around the world will be in honor of Her Majesty ».

All the stables on the grid also sent their condolences to the Royal Family, as well as to the British people and citizens of the Commonwealth.

« We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, an inspiring figure who dedicated her life to public service with integrity and a sense of quiet leadership for decades, said Toto wolff on behalf of the Mercedes team.

His impact in the UK and around the world will be felt for generations to come. The values they defended were the noblest of all: dignity, respect, and compassion.

We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, and to the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth ».

« Our deepest condolences on the loss of an exceptional woman, underlined Scuderia Ferrari. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, the British people and our British colleagues in the paddock ».

F1 has already confirmed that a minute's silence will be organized on Friday at Monza shortly before Free Practice 1. Another tribute should be paid to the queen on race day.

We will remember that in April 2021, the Emilia-Romagna GP program was slightly modified due to the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 99.

During her long reign, Her Majesty Elizabeth II knighted four Formula 1 drivers, all world champions: Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Sir Lewis Hamilton.