F2 drivers plan Surtees tribute

F2 drivers plan Surtees tribute

0 Comments | Derby Evening Telegraph, Aug 15, 2009 | by SPORT INFO

MOTOR RACING: Drivers in the FIA Formula 2 Championship are planning a tribute to Henry Surtees at Donington Park tomorrow.

The 18-year-old son of former world motorcycle and Formula One champion John Surtees was killed in an freak accident in the last round of the series at Brands Hatch a month ago.

He was hit on the head by a flying wheel, which had flown off another car in a crash at the Kent circuit.

It will be the first time any of the drivers have raced following the death of a fellow competitor.

Qualifying takes place today, with the two races scheduled to start at 11.50am and 3.45pm tomorrow.