sport news Formula One race director Charlie Whiting dies suddenly aged 66

Formula One race director Charlie Whiting dies suddenly aged 66, three days before first race of 2019 season

By Matthew Smith For Mail Online

Published: 01:22 GMT, 14 March 2019 | Updated: 01:24 GMT, 14 March 2019

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Charlie Whiting, the long-serving Formula One race director, has died suddenly at the age of 66.

The FIA confirmed that Whiting had passed away in Melbourne, where the 2019 F1 season is due to start this weekend.

FIA President Jean Todt said: 'It is with immense sadness that I learned of Charlie's sudden passing. I have

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