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F1 news - John Button dies aged 70

13 Jan 2014 09:27 #1 by pacamom
If you ever watch F1 - you would see this man at every race. Supporting his son.

Jenson Button's father, John, has died at the age of 70 from a suspected heart attack.

John was found in his home in the south of France on Sunday. He was a large presence in the paddock having attended the majority of races since Jenson made his debut for Williams in 2000, most recently being part of Button's support team as he races for McLaren. Team principal Martin Whitmarsh said John would be "enormously missed" at McLaren.


Read more at http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/stor ... XUG1THw.99
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/141651.html

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13 Jan 2014 10:33 #2 by ScienceChic
And Michael Schumacher is still in critical condition after a skiing accident. Some happy news for the sport would be welcome.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more- ... -1.1569695

"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther

The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill

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13 Jan 2014 11:16 #3 by pacamom
There was a link inthe article you posted SC, about Lewis Hamilton.
Being slammed for posting pictures of himself skiing. Yet the photo that pops up is clearly snowshoeing with bullie. Love the one in the backpack.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/f ... -1.1564246

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30 Jan 2014 10:23 #4 by ScienceChic
Hoping for the best!

Racing's Michael Schumacher Being Woken From Coma
by Mark Memmott
January 30, 2014

"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther

The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill

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