Watkins family issues statement

13/09/2012

The family of Sid Watkins has issued a brief statement thanking the "world of motor racing, medicine and beyond" for its support.

It reads:

"Professor Sid Watkins, Formula One doctor and leading neurosurgeon, died peacefully in a London hospital last night aged 84 after a short illness.

His family would like to thank everyone for the many messages of support and the touching tributes from the world of motor racing, medicine and beyond.

There will be a private family funeral in Scotland followed by a memorial service in London in the coming months, details of which will be announced shortly."

The Watkins Family