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Ecclestone moved to tears by Whiting's death

Despite the numerous 'thank you Charlie' stickers on the cars yesterday, and the drivers gathering with race, FIA and F1 officials for a minute's silence, surely the most poignant tribute to Charlie Whiting was that from his former boss, Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone, with whom Whiting worked at Brabham in the 80s, first as chief mechanic and then chief engineer, and was subsequently found a role with the FIA by his former boss, spoke warmly of his friend while dabbing tears from his eyes. Though he has been involved in the sport for many decades, and seen countless drivers killed, Ecclestone admitted that the death of his close friend has hit him hardest. 'I've had this happen to me,...
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