29-Aug-08: American Racer Phil Hill Has Died Aged 81
This is F1 Minute and it’s the 29th August 2008.
Sad news to begin with, ex-F1 champion Phil Hill has died aged 81. Hill is the only native-born American to have won the title, and did so in 1961 driving for Ferrari. He won three Le Mans races, and started 48 F1 races, winning just three of them. He retired in 1967. Hill died yesterday due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo issued a statement after hearing the news, saying: “I, as well as all employees of Ferrari, am extremely saddened by the news of the passing of Phil Hill, a man and a champion who gave so much to Ferrari and who has always greatly represented the company’s values inside and outside the racing track.”
Finally, a quick update on the test at Monza, Hamilton has finished the final day with the fastest time, followed by Raikkonen and then surprisingly, Fisichella in the Force India.
That’s it for today, please join me again tomorrow for another F1 Minute.
Steven Roy on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 21:46
Christine,
I can’t get this to play. When the slider thing moves (hope this isn’t too technical for you) it shows buffering for a second and then I get the message ‘Error opening file’
I have reloaded the site and then closed my browser and opened a new one. Having reached the end of my limitless technical knowledge I thought I would let you have a go at fixing it.
Christine on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 22:01
Ah, sorry.
Helps if I upload the file.
Try again.
me on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 22:04
hehe.
am i now in trouble for not checking this before steven?
Christine on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 22:06
Well, I did tell you ages ago, and you’ve been fiddling around with video cameras and stuff.
Need to find me a tester with a less busy schedule
Steven Roy on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 22:35
It’s definitely much better now that you have loaded the file.