Formula 1 drivers and teams pay condolences to Sean Edwards

By Pascal Lemesre, Football League Editor | 15 October 2013

Formula 1 drivers and teams pay their condolences to racing driver Sean Edwards, who was tragically killed in a crash in Australia today.

Motorsport claimed the life of British Porsche driver Sean Edwards today.

The 26-year-old was a passenger in a Porsche 996 that crashed went off the track and crashed into barriers at Australia's Queensland Raceway today, instantly killing Edwards.

Here are some of the tweets from the teams and drivers of F1 paying their condolences.

"Sad to hear the news from Sean Edwards. My thoughts with his Family, as always this sport gives a lot but at the same time can take everything."
McLaren driver Sergio Perez (@SChecoPerez)

Truly shocked to hear the devastating news about Sean Edwards, watched him win many races and will be a huge loss to the sport.
#RIPSean
— Max Chilton (@maxchilton) October 15, 2013

"Wow again bad news.. #RIP Sean Edwards! What a tragedy!"
Caterham's dutch driver Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde)

"All at McLaren extend their sincere condolences to the friends and family of @SeanEdwardsR RIP."
McLaren F1 team (@McLarenF1)

"A sad day for the motorsport community with the loss of Porsche Supercup driver Sean Edwards."
Lotus F1 team (@Lotus_F1Team

We were proud to have him as a member of the Mercedes-Benz family following his Nurburgring 24 Hours win earlier this year. RIP.
— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 15, 2013