«Έφυγε» ο σπουδαίος Sir Stirling Moss
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«Έφυγε» ο σπουδαίος Sir Stirling Moss
FORMULA 1O Sir Stirling Moss, ο κατά γενική ομολογία ο καλύτερος οδηγός που δεν κατέκτησε ποτέ παγκόσμιο πρωτάθλημα στη Formula 1, απεβίωσε σε ηλικία 90 ετών.
Ο σπουδαίος Βρετανός συμμετείχε στην κορωνίδα του μηχανοκίνητου αθλητισμού την περίοδο 1951-1961, εκκίνησε σε 66 πρωταθληματικούς αγώνες και κατέκτησε τους 16 εξ αυτών. Πήρε νίκες οδηγώντας για λογαριασμό των Mercedes, Maserati, Vanwall και για την ιδιωτική ομάδα του Rob Walker.
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Παράλληλα, ο Λονδρέζος είχε 24 παρουσίες στο βάθρο, 16 pole positions και 19 ταχύτερους γύρους ολοκληρώνοντας τέσσερις συνεχόμενες σεζόν στη δεύτερη θέση της βαθμολογίας των οδηγών (1955-1958.
Ειδικά την τελευταία χρονιά, έκανε κάτι που έμεινε στην ιστορία: παρουσιάστηκε ως μάρτυρας υπεράσπισης του Mike Hawthorn που απειλούνταν με αποκλεισμό από το Grand Prix Πορτογαλίας. Ο συμπατριώτης του κράτησε τελικά τους βαθμούς της δεύτερης θέσης και με αυτούς, του πήρε τον τίτλο!
Είχε στο ενεργητικό του διάφορα ρεκόρ ταχύτητας, συμμετείχε σε διάφορες αγωνιστικές κατηγορίες, εκτέλεση χρέη και τηλεσχολιαστή ενώ το 1990 εντάχθηκε στο Motorsports Hall of Game. Στις 21 Μαρτίου του 2000 χρίστηκε ιππότης.
Η είδηση του θανάτου του προκάλεσε θλίψη στην αγωνιστική κοινότητα και τα μηνύματα στη μνήμη του ήταν πολλά και συγκινητικά…
RIP Sir Stirling. A true legend and a wonderful person. To Scuderia Ferrari, he was a formidable opponent.
Our thoughts are with his wife, family and friends. pic.twitter.com/MbshEwJuxqAdvertisement— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) April 12, 2020
RIP Sir Stirling Moss. A mighty racer and gentleman. He had a press on style on the track and in life. Remarkable man. Survived the most dangerous era of motorsport and died today aged 90. He had such great stories to tell, and it was a privilege to know him. 😢
Advertisement— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) April 12, 2020
Sir Stirling Moss was a fierce racer and most likely the best driver to never win a world F1 drivers championship. His charm held a rooms attention and it was a pleasure to have known him. Look closely and you will see why I love the first photo so much. #sirstirlingmoss #rip pic.twitter.com/7571xbMqjF
— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) 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
Very sad day. Stirling Moss left us after a long fight. 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 #Stirling #F1 pic.twitter.com/6nRz0irtrl
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) April 12, 2020
Today, the sporting world lost not only a true icon and a legend, but a gentleman. The Team and the Mercedes Motorsport family have lost a dear friend. Sir Stirling, we’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/XEsDf68A7r
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 12, 2020
A moment we’ll cherish forever 🙏 Sir Stirling Moss and @LewisHamilton at Monza in 2015, taking to the iconic banking in two Silver Arrows
🎥 x @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/1Hj7WGkvSH
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) 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
RIP Sir Stirling Moss, truly one of the Titans.
A racer whose effortless panache on & off the track saw him prosper during motorsport’s most gallant and dangerous era.
A man who embodied the words ‘racing driver’… pic.twitter.com/kEcAkShIjR
— DTM (@DTM) April 12, 2020
A gentleman. A legend.
RIP Sir Stirling. pic.twitter.com/dPIsuRmuGG
— Planet F1 (@Planet_F1) April 12, 2020
RIP Sir Stirling. pic.twitter.com/Ohe4hVU4om
— F1 in the 1990s 🚦🏎🏁🏆🍾 (@1990sF1) April 12, 2020
RIP, Sir Stirling Moss. ❤️
A true sporting legend.
Our condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/SsU2mTUpde
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) April 12, 2020
Farewell Sir Stirling. Mr Motor Racing pic.twitter.com/SXXrxxl1jg
— Paul Fearnley (@paulpunter) 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
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’re very saddened to hear that British motor racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss, has passed away.
A legend of racing and a true gentleman, he will be deeply missed by all.
Our thoughts go out to Lady Moss and his family. pic.twitter.com/CYNx5xbRpF
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) April 12, 2020
Ciao, ciao dear Stirling pic.twitter.com/1ZXKDvUgWa
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) April 12, 2020
At the @fosgoodwood one year, his helmet wasn’t done up properly and he shouted at me “Come here dear boy – strap me up will you”! What an amazing character and driver… The greatest never to have won the World Championship. pic.twitter.com/aFaugeQO0P
— Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok) April 12, 2020
Sad sad news that legend Sir Stirling Moss has passed.
World Champion in all our eyes.. pic.twitter.com/xtk12ifh1s— Johnny Herbert (@johnnyherbertf1) 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
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
Rip Sir 🙏🏼 https://t.co/THS5v7ooOx
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) April 12, 2020
Today we say goodbye to Sir Stirling Moss, the racing legend. I certainly will miss our conversations. I am truly grateful to have had these special moments with him. Sending my prayers and thoughts to his family. May he rest in peace🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/SDUAqxENHk
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) April 12, 2020
