http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDiYS1NVW4
R.I.P. Henry Surtees 1991-2009
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The son of former F1 world champion John Surtees is dead after a bizarre incident during the Formula 2 Race at Brands Hatch today in which he suffered massive head injuries, here's the incident in question.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDiYS1NVW4
R.I.P. Henry Surtees 1991-2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTDiYS1NVW4
R.I.P. Henry Surtees 1991-2009
Didn't look that bad a crash. 
RIP.
RIP.
QUOTE(Nufc Navan @ Jul 19 2009, 10:43 PM) 
Didn't look that bad a crash.
RIP.
Thats what i thought at first when i saw it live...
...and then i saw the close up replay when the tyre hit him square in the face, never likely to survive that
Is there a vid of the close up?
Terribly unlucky for him, what were the chances of a tyre hitting him like that?
His old man was one of the best ever racers on 2 wheels or 4, Henry could have followed him to the very top, sad loss to the sport and his family
List of tributes from fellow people, shows he had a lot of admirers throughout the motorsport, even at the very top
JOHN SURTEES - Father and 1964 F1 World Champion
Henry had followed his heart from the time he first sat in a kart. He treated seriously the balance between motorsport and school, having just finished his A-Levels.
The world beckoned and he was thriving on the freedom to concentrate on his motorsport.
Despite bad luck in his motorsport, he had shown himself to be one with the possibilities of reaching the very top. Despite his young age he had shown maturity, technical understanding and speed.
Most importantly he was a nice person and a loving son. He will be deeply missed.
JONATHAN PALMER - Formula 2 series boss and former F1 driver (1983 - 1989)
http://www.crash.net/f3/news/150067/1/palm...tor_racing.html
MAX MOSLEY: FIA President
Following yesterday's tragic accident, the FIA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Surtees. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
The FIA is awaiting a report into the incident.
EDOARDO PISCOPO: Rival driver in Formula 2
It's a great tragedy, and we're all shocked for what happened. It's a really unfortunate accident that could have happened to anyone of us. Henry was a good guy and a great driver and, in these terrible moments, my thoughts are with the Surtees family.
I ended up both races in the points zone, but results mean nothing after what happened. Being back on track at Donington will be tough for everybody.
ANDY PRIAULX: 3 times World Touring Car Champion with BMW
Our sport can be cruel, but never crueller than when it claims a life. It is a tragedy when this happens and yesterday we witnessed this at Brands Hatch. Henry Surtees was a fine young man on the verge of his career in the sport, who I had the pleasure to tutor when he was racing in Formula BMW. His death highlights the dangers that we face.
My heart goes out to his parents, Jane and John Surtees. John is one of my motor racing heroes who has achieved so much over his life in the sport. As a driver and also a father of a son who may one day want to follow my footsteps into the sport, it is hard to imagine coming to terms with such a loss.
FELIPE MASSA: Ferrari F1 Driver
I heard about Henry Surtees' death this morning and it really moved me a lot. I'm so sorry for this tragedy and I'm close to his family in this moment of great sorrow.
These things remind us how much safety has to remain the priority on the track and in all the other places of motorsport. Over the last years much has been done, but we can't be inattentive.
TONY TEIXERA - A1GP series boss and close friend of the Surtees family
I want to send my personal condolences and those of everyone involved in A1GP World Cup of Motorsport to Jane and John Surtees after the tragic death of their son Henry at the weekend.
John is a great ambassador for motorsport and when I met him through his involvement with our series I realised why. He was a devoted father to Henry, and I know he was a son who was not only likely to follow in his footsteps as a racing driver, but also as a person who gave a hundred per cent to everything he did.
Sadly this accident highlights the dangers involved in the sport and makes us all appreciate certain things in life. I hope Jane and John can gain some comfort from knowing the respect all of them have in motorsport worldwide. Our thoughts go out to both of them at this difficult time.
JOHN SURTEES - Father and 1964 F1 World Champion
Henry had followed his heart from the time he first sat in a kart. He treated seriously the balance between motorsport and school, having just finished his A-Levels.
The world beckoned and he was thriving on the freedom to concentrate on his motorsport.
Despite bad luck in his motorsport, he had shown himself to be one with the possibilities of reaching the very top. Despite his young age he had shown maturity, technical understanding and speed.
Most importantly he was a nice person and a loving son. He will be deeply missed.
JONATHAN PALMER - Formula 2 series boss and former F1 driver (1983 - 1989)
http://www.crash.net/f3/news/150067/1/palm...tor_racing.html
MAX MOSLEY: FIA President
Following yesterday's tragic accident, the FIA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Surtees. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
The FIA is awaiting a report into the incident.
EDOARDO PISCOPO: Rival driver in Formula 2
It's a great tragedy, and we're all shocked for what happened. It's a really unfortunate accident that could have happened to anyone of us. Henry was a good guy and a great driver and, in these terrible moments, my thoughts are with the Surtees family.
I ended up both races in the points zone, but results mean nothing after what happened. Being back on track at Donington will be tough for everybody.
ANDY PRIAULX: 3 times World Touring Car Champion with BMW
Our sport can be cruel, but never crueller than when it claims a life. It is a tragedy when this happens and yesterday we witnessed this at Brands Hatch. Henry Surtees was a fine young man on the verge of his career in the sport, who I had the pleasure to tutor when he was racing in Formula BMW. His death highlights the dangers that we face.
My heart goes out to his parents, Jane and John Surtees. John is one of my motor racing heroes who has achieved so much over his life in the sport. As a driver and also a father of a son who may one day want to follow my footsteps into the sport, it is hard to imagine coming to terms with such a loss.
FELIPE MASSA: Ferrari F1 Driver
I heard about Henry Surtees' death this morning and it really moved me a lot. I'm so sorry for this tragedy and I'm close to his family in this moment of great sorrow.
These things remind us how much safety has to remain the priority on the track and in all the other places of motorsport. Over the last years much has been done, but we can't be inattentive.
TONY TEIXERA - A1GP series boss and close friend of the Surtees family
I want to send my personal condolences and those of everyone involved in A1GP World Cup of Motorsport to Jane and John Surtees after the tragic death of their son Henry at the weekend.
John is a great ambassador for motorsport and when I met him through his involvement with our series I realised why. He was a devoted father to Henry, and I know he was a son who was not only likely to follow in his footsteps as a racing driver, but also as a person who gave a hundred per cent to everything he did.
Sadly this accident highlights the dangers involved in the sport and makes us all appreciate certain things in life. I hope Jane and John can gain some comfort from knowing the respect all of them have in motorsport worldwide. Our thoughts go out to both of them at this difficult time.
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