The Doctors

[Tom]

Nope, not Prost, or Rossi, Can anyone tell me if Proff Sid Watkins is still on the GP scene, I haven't heard about him being active since 1996, although i think he was in the car in Interlargos when a Saulber ripped the door off ('01? vids appreciated)

I'm in a hostel at the moment so I haven't many resources, can anyone tell me if he has been replaced, who the new cheif medical officer is?

[manchild]

On January 20, 2004, Watkins announced his retirement from his various medical positions in the FIA, but stated his intention to continue as President of the FIA Instititute for Motor Sport Safety. FIA President Max Mosley appointed Watkins's longtime deputy Gary Hartstein as his successor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Watkins

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hartstein

[f1.redbaron]

I think I remember hearing something about an online petition to get him knighted...anybody else hear the same?

[Tom]

Thanks guys, I was curiouse because I read his book which only goes upto 1996 and that was the last time I heard of him after Martin Brundle's big accident at Melbourne, from which he walked away unharmed. I don't remember his name mentioned when MS broke his leg so I was a little unsure.