Formula 1 remembers Sir Stirling Moss

Sir Stirling Moss

Formula 1 remembers Sir Stirling Moss

A selection of tributes and memories shared by those who knew 'Mr Motorsport'

Sam Hall

Monday 13 April 2020 17:32

Formula 1 remembers 'Mr Motorsport', the undisputed greatest driver never to have won the world championship title, a badge that he wore with pride - Sir Stirling Moss.

The sport of Formula 1 continues to come to terms with the loss of one of it's greatest characters following the passing of Moss on Sunday April 12, 2020.

What follows, is a selection of the tributes made by former rivals, current teams and drivers and those institutions that Moss touched across his 90-years.

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Every day, renowned actor @SirPatStew has been reading a Shakespeare sonnet for his Twitter followers

Sunday's sonnet was in honour of his "friend and hero" Sir Stirling Moss ❤️pic.twitter.com/bzRmUCQCle
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 13, 2020

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Today we say goodbye to Sir Stirling Moss, the racing legend. I think it’s important that we celebrate his incredible life and the great man he was. Saying goodbye is never easy and can be sad but he will always be here, in our memories and will always be such a huge part of British Motorsports Heritage. I certainly will miss our conversations. To be honest, it was such a unusual pairing, our friendship. Two people from massively different times and backgrounds but we clicked and ultimately found that the love for racing we both shared made us comrades. I am truly grateful to have had these special moments with him. Sending my prayers and thoughts to his family. May he rest in peace🙏🏾

A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Apr 12, 2020 at 6:20am PDT

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of our dear friend and Motor Racing Legend Sir Stirling Moss having passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susie and family. #RIPSirStirlingMoss #Legend #Friend pic.twitter.com/Y79jie0tPi
— David Brabham (@brabsracer) April 12, 2020

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Very sorry to hear of Sir Stirling Moss’ passing. I have a few nice memories with him over the past few years which I thought I’d share: (1) I took this photo at @goodwoodrevival where he was sitting on his own, just enjoying the racing. (2) Later his wife Susie & he were in great form at the ball! (3) At the @fosgoodwood one year, his helmet wasn’t done up properly and he shouted at me “Come here dear boy - strap me up will you”! Perhaps my favourite memory was going to Stirling’s house once and all his scrap books had just come back from the RAC. We spent 2 wonderful hours just going through them as he recanted some amazing stories. What an amazing character and driver... The greatest never to have won the World Championship. My deepest condolences to Susie and the rest of his family and friends. #RIPStirling #OneofTheGreats

A post shared by Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok) on Apr 12, 2020 at 6:44am PDT

Club flags are at half-mast today for Sir Stirling Moss, ‘Mr Motor Racing’, a Club member for over 60 years and twice winner of the Club’s Segrave Trophy. pic.twitter.com/0bDENldQLr
— Royal Automobile Club (@RoyalAutomobile) April 13, 2020

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He was the reason so many of us became racing drivers. Incredibly sad day, but what an amazing life!⁣ ⁣ #StirlingMoss #F1 #Formula1

A post shared by David Coulthard (@davidcoulthardf1) on Apr 12, 2020 at 6:03am PDT

Just heard the very sad news my dear friend Stirling Moss has died. He was my hero and such a kind man beloved by everyone. He was a true giant in our sport and will be missed forever. My deepest sympathy to his devoted wife Suzie. Rest in peace, Racer.
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) April 12, 2020

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Piero Ferrari 🔴 “Stirling Moss symbolised motor sport. He was a true personality who left an indelible impression on the history of racing. His versatility meant he was able to win in so many different categories, from Formula 1 to sports car endurance races. He also produced incredible performances in road races such as the Mille Miglia, setting a record that was never beaten. Despite not winning the Formula 1 World Championship, he is most definitely a legendary figure and he was a fearsome and formidable rival of Ferrari in Formula 1 and many other categories. His and Ferrari’s paths were about to merge when he had the accident at Goodwood in April 1962 that effectively ended his racing career, at least at a high level. At the time, in Maranello.”

A post shared by Scuderia Ferrari (@scuderiaferrari) on Apr 12, 2020 at 9:01am PDT

A message from Sir Jackie Stewart on the passing of his dear friend, Sir Stirling Moss. pic.twitter.com/wSTDRazuxh
— Race Against Dementia (@racingdementia) April 12, 2020

Very sad day. Stirling Moss left us after a long fight. He was a true legend in motor sport and he will remain so forever. My thoughts go out to his wife Suzie, his family, his friends #Stirling #F1 pic.twitter.com/6nRz0irtrl
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) April 12, 2020

In memory of Sir Stirling Moss, the greatest Englishman to ever drive a #Maserati.
Audacious, devoted, skilful, and fierce: a true gentleman that embodied the true spirit of racing.
He will always be part of our family.
It's a spirit that will stay with us. pic.twitter.com/DGvHPGtycS
— Maserati (@Maserati_HQ) April 12, 2020

RIP, Sir Stirling Moss. ❤️

A true sporting legend.

Our condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/SsU2mTUpde
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) April 12, 2020

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Without a doubt, one of the greatest drivers in F1 history. ⁣ ⁣ #StirlingMoss #F1 #Formula1 #legend

A post shared by Martin Brundle (@martinbrundlef1) on Apr 12, 2020 at 5:42am PDT

A pure racer and an inspiration to the entire motorsport community. Rest in peace Sir Stirling Moss. Your legacy will live on. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GAhMV9cjiW
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 12, 2020