The Red Bull Racing team was dealt a hard blow when it was announced on Saturday night that Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz had died at the age of 78. The Formula 1 paddock reacted to the news with sadness.
F1 world mourns death of Mateschitz
F1 president Stefano Domenicali wrote the following: "I am deeply saddened by the news that Dietrich Mateschitz, a highly respected and beloved member of the Formula 1 family, has passed away. He was an incredible visionary entrepreneur and a man who helped transform our sport and created the Red Bull brand known around the world. I will miss him dearly, as will the entire Formula 1 community, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the Red Bull and AlphaTauri teams at this sad time."
"Red Bull's co-founder made an unforgettable contribution to F1 and leaves a lasting legacy," reads Formula 1's own statement. Several F1 teams expressed words to the same effect, paying their respects to the Red Bull boss.
RIP mr Dietrich Mateschitz. My sincere condolences to his family. Great man, his life journey will be always remembered.
RIP Mr. Mateschitz, and my condolences to his family & friends. This man was never in the limelight and was humble, gave millions of dollars for a spine surgery hospital and was involved in many charities; gave more than hundred and sixty thousand people jobs worldwide.
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