Svijet automobilizma ovog se Uskršnjeg vikenda oprašta od legendarnog britanskog vozača, Sir Stirlinga Mossa, koji je preminuo u nedjelju ujutro u 90. godini života.
Stirling Moss je u svojoj karijeri četiri puta osvajao titulu viceprvaka svijeta, a smatra ga se jednim od najvećih vozača u povijesti Formule 1 koji nikada nije uspio sjesti na tron namijenjen prvaku.
U vozačku mirovinu otišao je 1962. godine, a sve do danas ostao je jedna od omiljenih osoba u svijetu Formule 1, ali i utrkivanja općenito. Nakon vijesti o njegovoj smrti, putem društvenih mreža oglasili su se brojni pojedinci i timovi.
Aktualni prvak svijeta, Lewis Hamilton, nedavno je imao priliku odraditi jedno snimanje s Mossom u povijesnim bolidima, a na svom Twitter profilu napisao je:
“Danas se opraštamo od Sir Stirlinga Mossa, legende utrkivanja. Nedostajat će mi naši razgovori. Istinski sam zahvalan jer sam dijelio neke posebne trenutke s njim. Moje su molitve i misli uz njegovu obitelj. Počivao u miru.”
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
Moss je 1955. godine vozio za Mercedes, a njemačka je momčad objavila sljedeću poruku.
“Danas je sportski svijet ostao ne samo bez iskonske ikone i legende, već bez džentlmena. Naša momčad i obitelj Mercedes Motorsporta izgubile su dragog prijatelja. Sir Stirling, nedostajat ćeš nam.”
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
Ovom se porukom od Mossa oprostio Piero Ferrari, potpredsjednik Ferrarija: “Stirling Moss simbolizirao je motorsport. On je istinska osobnost koja je ostavila neizbrisiv trag u povijesti utrkivanja. Bio je izuzetno svestran i zbog toga je pobjeđivao u tako mnogo različitih kategorija, od Formule 1 preko utrka sportskih automobila do utrka izdržljivosti. Također je imao nevjerojatna postignuća na cestovnim utrkama poput Mille Miglia, gdje je postavio rekord koji nikad nije srušen.”
“Iako nije pobijedio u Svjetskom prvenstvu Formule 1, sasvim sigurno je legendarna figura i bio je Ferrarijev rival koji je zaslužio strahopoštovanje i divljenje. Moj je otac rekao da ga je Stirling podsjećao na Tazija Nuvolarija, zbog ljubavi prema utrkivanju u bilo kojem tipu automobila, a to je nešto što je ostalo uz njega sve do samog kraja njegove karijere.”
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/MbshEwJuxq— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) April 12, 2020
Evo još nekih oproštajnih poruka koje su objavili bivši i aktualni sudionici Formule 1.
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
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
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
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of one of Great Britain’s finest racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss OBE, who passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 90. https://t.co/ZpzyGiPAXw pic.twitter.com/HGRbZ3lnPV
— Silverstone (@SilverstoneUK) April 12, 2020
Just heard the very sad news my dear friend Stirling Moss has died. He was my hero and such a kind man beloved by everyone. He was a true giant in our sport and will be missed forever. My deepest sympathy to his devoted wife Suzie. Rest in peace, Racer.
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) 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. 😢
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) April 12, 2020
Saddened to read of the passing of Sir Stirling Moss. A Formula 1 great, versatile racer and incredible ambassador for British and international motorsport. My respects and sympathies to his loved ones.
— Zak Brown (@ZBrownCEO) 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
d nije bilo fangia on bi bio 5 puta prvak