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[Disgrace]

A bit of a shock:

 

Bob Fernley, best known for effectively running the Force India Formula 1 team for much of the 2010s, has died at the age of 70. Fernley’s long motorsport career encompassed the Ensign F1 team and stints in Can-Am and IndyCar teams in the 1980s, before he joined Force India when Vijay Mallya created it for 2008 via the acquisition of Spyker.

 

Poor man had no retirement at all. RIP.

[SophieB]

​@F1Media

Stefano Domenicali:

I am saddened to hear the news that Bob Fernley has passed away. He was such an important part of Formula 1 and his love and passion for the sport will live forever. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

[RekF1]

****ing Kissinger's still alive..

[Risil]

That's very sad. He was so much fun during his stint at the BBC in 2009, which culminated in him revealing on air that Ferrari were about to sign his driver Giancarlo Fisichella.

[Francesc]

Rest in peace Bob.

[P123]

I'll just repeat what I mentioned in the race topic- That is much too young these days.  He always came across well in interviews and he did a great job with FI.  Quite a motorsport CV.  

[Sam1]

Rest in peace Bob. 

[chdphd]

RIP

[OvDrone]

Race on wherever you are, Bob.

[Fastcake]

That's sad news to hear this evening. A big racer, and one half of the duo who kept Force India alive while the owners entertained the authorities.

[F1 Mike]

Sad times, some people live another 30 years as well. Nobody should be going at that age. RIP Bob

[milestone 11]

Sad. He always came across as a very pleasant chap. Godspeed Bob.

[jonpollak]

He was a fun guy.
Had a few interactions with him.



Jp

[jjcale]

RIP. 

 

I hope his passing is appropriately commemorated.