Nenadna smrt 66-letnega Sergia Marchioneja, nekdanjega direktorja koncerna FCC in predsednika Scuderie Ferrari, ki se je od položaja poslovil komaj teden dni pred smrtjo, mončno odmeva tudi v paddocku formule 1.
Marchione je umrl zaradi nenadnega poslabšanja zdravstvenega stanju po operaciji rame v bolnišnici v Zürichu, kjer so mu nepričakovano diagnostistirali raka v zadnjem stadiju.
Sloviti Italijan, znan kot neizprosen poslovnež, je umrl le dober teden dni po tem, ko se je zadnjič pojavil v javnosti, in manj kot teden po tem, ko je vodstvo koncerna FCA potrdilo, da se zaradi zdravstvenih težav ne bo vrnil na položaj.
Velikanu avtomobilske industrije so se poklonila številna moštva in drugi veljaki iz sveta formule 1 na čelu z ameriškim direktorjem tekmovanja Chasom Careyjem. "Globoko smo užaloščeni ob smrti Sergia Marchioneja. Bil je velik vodja, ne samo v formuli 1 in avtomobilskem svetu, temveč poslovnem svetu nasploh. Bil je strasten, energičen in razgledan človek, ki nam je bil vsem v velik navdih. Njegovega doprinosa k formuli 1 se ne da izmeriti. Bil je dober prijatelj vseh nas in zelo ga bomo pogrešali. V tem težkem času izrekamo sožalje njegovi družini, prijateljem in kolegom," je zapisal prvi mož elitnega dirkaškega športa.
Marchione ni zaslužen le za preporod italijanske avtomobilske industrije, temveč tudi za oživitev poskočnega konjička, ki se je prav pod njegovim vodstvom spet uveljavil kot eden glavnih kandidatov za naslova dirkaškega in konstruktorskega prvaka.
"Vsi pri Ferrariju si štejemo v čast, da smo imeli priložnost delati s tako pogumnim šefom, ko je bil Sergio Marchione, človek z nezimerno mero človečnosti in inteligence. V teh žalostnih trenutkih se pridružujemo njegovi družini in se ga spominjamo z veliko naklonjenostjo," so se od nekdanjega šefa poslovili v rdeči garaži.
Na družbenih omrežjih so se oglasili tudi Red Bull, McLaren, Williams, Haas, Sauber, Force India, Renault in Toro Rosso, z uradno izjavo pa se je odzval tudi prvi mož Mednarodne avtomobilistične zveze (Fia) Jean Todt.
"Zelo me je užalostila vest o tragični in nepričakovani smrti Sergia Marchioneja. Sergio je dosegel velikanske uspehe v avtomobiliski industriji in svetovnem motošportu. Življenje je posvetil delu s skupino Fiat-Chrysler in usmeril vse svoje moči v to, da bi Ferrari popeljal nazaj na vrh," je zapisal nekdanji šef Scuderie. "Sergio je bil ljubezniv, načelen in pogumen mož, njegovo vodenje je bilo nekonvencionalno in vizionarsko. Bil je pomemben član Fiine strateške skupine in odbora za cestno varnost. Njegova smrt je velika izguba. V imenu celotne organizacije izrekam sožalje družine, prijatelje, Ferrariju in vsem ekipam skupine Fiat-Chrysler."
All of us at Ferrari feel privileged to have worked alongside a courageous leader like Sergio Marchionne, a man of enormous humanity and intelligence. In this moment of sadness, we join with his family in remembering him with immense affection. pic.twitter.com/chxYZWnjWs
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 25, 2018
"This is a sad day for all of us in @F1. We have a lost a huge supporter of our sport, a fierce competitor, an ally and a friend. Our heartfelt sympathies are with Sergio's family and all at @ScuderiaFerrari at this difficult time."
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) July 25, 2018
- Toto Wolff pic.twitter.com/LddZsUa4cI
Condolences to the family and friends of Sergio Marchionne. A great competitor on and off track @scuderiaferrari. Riposi in pace. pic.twitter.com/grsG9y8xDE
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 25, 2018
McLaren salutes the memory of Sergio Marchionne, a titan of the automotive industry and much-respected sporting rival: https://t.co/3O745zHaaW pic.twitter.com/swLUZwAZDK
— McLaren Group (@McLarenGroup) July 25, 2018
As the team gathers for another race, we all remember a true friend and great inspiration to us all. Everyone at Alfa Romeo Sauber thanks Sergio Marchionne for his services to not just Formula One, but the automotive industry as a whole. Our thoughts are with him and his family. pic.twitter.com/F4L8ijS1fm
— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) July 26, 2018
Today, the Formula One family has lost one of their own. We’re saddened by the passing away of Sergio Marchionne - our thoughts are with his family and friends and with all at @ScuderiaFerrari. pic.twitter.com/tnEgyXXHrE
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) July 25, 2018
A sad day for Motorsport.
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) July 25, 2018
All of us at Scuderia Toro Rosso are saddened to learn of Sergio Marchionne's death. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the @ScuderiaFerrari team. pic.twitter.com/8OmGPogxV9
Our deepest condolences go to Sergio Marchionne's family, friends and to @ScuderiaFerrari on this sad day. May you rest in peace Sergio. pic.twitter.com/Aq9JIdKXQJ
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) July 25, 2018
Our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergio Marchionne. He blended his business acumen with his passion for motorsports and Formula 1 is better for it. pic.twitter.com/lZmOnJKUdo
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) July 25, 2018
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Sergio Marchionne. On behalf of all at Williams, we would like to express our condolences to Sergio’s family, friends and @ScuderiaFerrari ❤️
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 25, 2018
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Sergio Marchionne. On behalf of all at Williams, we would like to express our condolences to Sergio’s family, friends and @ScuderiaFerrari ❤️
— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 25, 2018
Sad news today. RIP Sergio. Great man and always very supportive. My condolences to his family and friends, and all the @ScuderiaFerrari @Ferrari family. pic.twitter.com/IG177iIsC7
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) July 25, 2018
We have lost a huge #Ferrari man, RIP Sergio #Marchionne #FCA #AlfaRomeo #Maserati pic.twitter.com/GmzR8vmUPK
— Giancarlo Fisichella (@OfficialFisico) July 25, 2018
