It has been confirmed that the track marshal who fell under a mobile crane at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday has died.
The man, who tripped under the crane when trying to retrieve his dropped radio while helping to remove Esteban Gutierrez's Sauber in the closing stages of the race, has died from his injuries in hospital.
The marshal, who was not seen by the crane driver, was flown by helicopter to the Sacre-Coeur hospital in Montreal before sadly passing away.
A statement released by the FIA read: "The FIA is sad to announce the death of a Formula One Grand Prix du Canada worker at 6.02pm [local time]. The worker, a member of the Automobile Club de l'Ile Notre Dame, was the victim of an unfortunate accident that occurred at the end of this afternoon's race.
"The worker was helping to recover a car which had stopped during the race. The recovery vehicle had lifted the car to return it to the pits, and while doing this the worker dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up. As he did this, he stumbled and was hit and run over by the recovery vehicle. The worker was transported via helicopter to Sacre-Coeur hospital where he was treated by the traumatology department of Dr Ronald Denis, deputy chief medical officer, and Dr Jacques Bouchard, chief medical officer of the grand prix.
"Unfortunately, the worker succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The FIA, l'Automobile Club de l'Ile Notre Dame and the Formula One Grand Prix du Canada want to communicate their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The identity of the worker cannot be revealed at this time."
The marshal is the third to have died since 2000 after fatal accidents at the Italian Grand Prix in 2000 and the 2001 Australian Grand Prix.
Matt Cotton
