Hamilton and Button honor Dan Wheldon

The Las Vegas race which closed the season?IndyCar Series turned into tragedy with the death of Dan Wheldon in a terrible accident. Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button learned this morning of the disappearance of their compatriot, the pilots McLaren having even crossed paths with the Sam Schmidt Motorsports driver on British circuits in the 1990s.

“I just woke up to this terrible news. Rest in peace Dan Wheldon », wrote Jenson Button. “I have so many good memories racing with Dan in the 1990s, he was a real fighter. We have not only lost a legend in motorsport but also someone great. My thoughts are with his family. » His teammate Lewis Hamilton is just as marked. “I followed Dan throughout my career,” comments the 2008 world champion. “He was an extremely talented driver who was regarded with respect and admiration. It’s a tragic loss at such a young age (33)”

Our special correspondent will return to the circumstances of the accident and the reactions of the paddock in the next issue of AUTOhebdo, available on Wednesday.