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The world of motorsport affected by the Notre-Dame de Paris fire
The fire that ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, late Monday April 15, made the front page of many international media. Social networks, a new form of media 2.0, were also taken over by users' photos and thoughts concerning one of the most visited places in the French capital.
The world of motorsport has also shown compassion. On Instagram, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) broadcast a short message: “I am heartbroken to see Notre-Dame in flames. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of France”Wrote the recent winner of the 1th Formula 000 Grand Prix.
Romain Grosjean (Haas) for his part thanked the intervention of nearly 400 Paris firefighters for more than nine hours. “Thank you gentlemen,” he tweeted this Tuesday morning, following another message. “A big thank you to all the firefighters who did their best to save our monument, our history, our heritage. »
Thank you gentlemen https://t.co/qJv5TZSJSm
- Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) April 16th
his compatriot Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Techeetah), title holder in Formula e, expressed his desolation and astonishment. “Horrible to see French history and heritage go up in flames, so sad, hoping that the firefighters can put out this fire”, with a photo of the burning building.
Horrible to see French history and heritage go up in flames, so sad, hoping that the firefighters can put out this fire pic.twitter.com/WHyqLkX7WI
- Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne) April 15th
Expatriated to the United States to pursue his career in IndyCar, simon pagenaud (Penske) has not forgotten its tricolor roots. The native of Poitiers (Vienna) made the effort to write both in English and French. “I love my native country and I feel a lot of pain for everyone in France today. »
What a difficult day for our France. I am very saddened to see Notre Dame in flames. This monument which has lived and witnessed so many things over the centuries. I love my native country and I feel a lot of pain for everyone in France today.
— Simon Pagenaud (@simonpagenaud) April 15th
Some remember the pages of Victor Hugo in the work “The Man Who Laughs”, such kevin estre, official pilot Porsche en Grand Tourisme. “Life is just one long loss of everything we love”, writes the Lyonnais.
Informed French speaker, Portuguese Tiago Monteiro, Honda driver in the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) shared an impressive photo of the fire:
The Notre-Dame fire even affected the team Andretti Autosports, present in IndyCar, Formula e, IndyLights, Americas Rallycross and Supercars. “Our thoughts go out to everyone present in Paris. It is devastating to see such a wonderful and historic place in such distress. »
Our hearts are with everyone in Paris. It is devastating to see such a beautiful, historic piece of the city in such distress. https://t.co/pOA0UUjP1T
- Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) April 15th
Medhi Casaurang
Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!
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