F1: Sid Watkins dies at age of 84

Prof. Sid Watkins

Professor Sid Watkins, who was at the forefront of Formula 1 safety for more than 30 years, has died aged 84.

The neurosurgeon, who was a close friend of the late three-time champion Ayrton Senna, served as the sport's medical delegate from 1978 until 2004.
Watkins was instrumental in introducing many of the safety improvements in the sport during that period.