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Colleagues send further messages for Henry
23 July 2009The fellow racers and friends of Henry Surtees have issued more words of condolence after the tragic passing of the 18-year-old due to a freak Brands Hatch accident on Sunday. Although doctors at the Royal London Hospital did everything possible to safe the life of Henry, he would sadly succumb to his injuries in the evening.
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Natacha Gachnang
'My thoughts are with his family.
I would like to send my most sincere condolences to his father John and mother Jane and the entire Surtees family and would like to join the sporting community in letting them know that my thoughts are with them in this difficult time.
Henry will always be present in our hearts.'
Natacha
Mikhail Aleshin
'I have known Henry since last year's World Series by Renault race weekend at Silverstone. He came to me with a question - he asked me if we were going through the first corner flat out in a World Series car, or not? Since then, we remained in good contact.
It's very hard for me to find the right words in a moment like this, but I can definately say that Henry was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I can say that probably 99% of the time when we were in conversation, we were laughing and joking. I remember him being sad only once - after the start failure Henry had when he started from pole in Brno. I told him then, that it would not be his last pole for sure and he smiled.
It is always difficult to lose someone who didn't deserve to go and my thoughts are with Henry's family.
I am sure that myself, all of the Formula Two drivers and anyone who ever met Henry will never forget him! Rest In Peace, Friend...'
Jens Höing
'John, Henry and family,
If I could do just one thing, then I would like to turn back time. It was a very emotional experience to race with you Henry and to challenge you, and to see you, John, working with Henry.
After the first events so many people and friends here in Germany were asking about you John, and your special relationship with Henry when they saw you on TV at every race.
Me, my family and my friends and so many other people here in Germany are so shocked and saddened about what happened on Sunday at Brands Hatch.
Henry, I will miss you in the Formula Two Championship, on the track and off the track as well. I want to send my deepest condolences to you, John, and your family.
Noboby forgets that you are a motorsport legend, and nobody will forget Henry - as a hopeful talent and a happy and friendly young man.'
Jens Höing
Tobias Hegewald
'Sunday was the saddest day in my motorsport career.
It is very hard for me to find words for this tragedy. I have known Henry since the start of the year and he was always a very friendly and funny person. We have been in the same drivers group, and he was joking around all the time. It is very saddening to lose such a kind person like Henry.
We all lost a friend and a team-mate. Rest in peace Henry - we won't forget you.
My deepest condolences are with the Surtees Family.'
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