FW: Michele Alboreto fatally injured during testing

[Per Lindgren]

Man, this formed a black cloud over my head, this was not fun reading. I'm
sad now. A legend has passed away, hopefully while doing what he loved the
most, racing. Even if it only was training. My respect and condolances go
to his family.

I also hope Audi will find the cause of this tragedy.

PerL



"Buchholz, Steven" wrote:

> >
> > Michele Alboreto fatally injured during testing
> >
> > The Italian racing driver Michele Alboreto (44) is dead. It is with
> > deep regret and sadness that AUDI AG must announce the death of their
> > works driver at 17.30 p.m. today while test driving the Audi R8
> > racing sportscar on the Lausitzring in Saxony, Germany.
> >
> > The racing sportscar with Michele Alboreto at the wheel was on a
> > straight section of the Lausitz circuit when, for as yet unknown
> > reasons, the vehicle went off the track and rolled.
> >
> > Head of Audi Sport, Dr Wolfgang Ullrich spoke about the accident in
> > his first statement as an "incomprehensible tragedy". In preparation
> > for the 2001 season, the vehicle involved in the accident had already
> > completed thousands of test kilometres on numerous circuits without
> > any problems.
> >
> > Dr Ullrich: "We will do everything in our power to find the reason
> > for this accident. But right now our thoughts and condolences are
> > with Michele´s wife Nadia, his two daughters, and his whole family."
> >
> > The former Formula 1 driver Michele Alboreto became world vice
> > champion in 1985 with Ferrari. His last great success came several
> > weeks ago with a victory at the Sebring 12 Hour race in the USA.