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The world of motorsport pays tribute to Ken Block
Ken Block died this Tuesday, January 3, 2023. ©DPPI/J. Delfosse
The world of motorsport woke up to some very sad news this Tuesday, January 3. Through a press release, Hoonigan, the team created by Ken Block, announced the death of the American pilot 55-year-old in a snowmobile accident Monday, January 2 in Woodland, Utah.
News which left speechless a large number of motorsport players who knew him from near or far and who did not forget to pay him a last tribute. “ The news of Ken Block's tragic accident this morning shocked me deeply, wrote Nicky Grist, former co-driver of Colin McRae, Juha Kankkunen, Armin Schwarz and Malcolm Wilson. He left us far too soon, but he left his mark on millions of people with his talents as a pilot and his exploits behind the wheel. My condolences to his family »
Absolutely shocked to my core with the news of the tragic accident of Ken Block this morning. He has left us way too soon but has left a massive impression on millions of people with his driving skills and motoring exploits. My thoughts go out to his family. RIP Ken.
— Nicky Grist (@nickygrist) January 3, 2023
« We are shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Ken Block and our thoughts are immediately with his family and friends, greets the team M-Sport, with whom Ken Block had competed Rally of Catalonia in 2014. Ken's work and passion for sport has touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. He was a creative leader who helped redefine our sport."
We're shocked to hear of Ken Block's sudden passing and our immediate thoughts are with his family and friends. Ken's work and passion for the sport touched the imaginations of hundreds of millions around the world. He was a creative driving force that helped to redefine our sport pic.twitter.com/wVXRaagcyi
- M-Sport (@MSportLtd) January 3, 2023
« Our sport has lost a great man, relieves Ott Tänak. Ken was a visionary and a true legend who inspired many of us. Rest in peace Ken! "" My hero, my friend, regrets Oliver Solberg who posted some memories with him. You have been a great inspiration and I will always be grateful for all the opportunities and help you have given me. All my thoughts are with the family. » Currently engaged in the Dakar, Sébastien Loeb paid tribute to him at a “ legend » by publishing a photo with the late man.
💔My Hero my friend❤️you were a true inspiration and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities and help you gave me❤️all my thoughts are with the family💙 pic.twitter.com/hb06XpyLnw
— Oliver Solberg 🍩 (@OliverSolberg01) January 3, 2023
Our sport lost a great man today. Ken was a visionary and a true legend who has inspired so many of us. Rest In Peace, Ken!#GymkhanaForever pic.twitter.com/T7XVBkm6Cb
— Ott Tänak (@OttTanak) January 3, 2023
RIP Legend 💫 @kblock43 pic.twitter.com/SBVHBjZfuQ
- Sébastien Loeb (@SebastienLoeb) January 3, 2023
To his wife Lucy, his three children and all his loved ones, AUTOhebdo presents its most sincere condolences.
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