RIP Sid Watkinsby ~engineerJR

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Eric Sidney Watkins OBE,[1] FRCS, commonly known within the Formula One fraternity as Professor Sid or simply Prof (6 September 1928 – 12 September 2012), was a world-renowned English neurosurgeon.

Watkins served twenty-six years as the FIA Formula One Safety and Medical Delegate, head of the Formula One on-track medical team, and first responder in case of a crash. He helped to save the lives of many drivers including Gerhard Berger, Martin Donnelly, Érik Comas, Mika Häkkinen, Rubens Barrichello and Karl Wendlinger. Watkins was also known for his friendship with driver Ayrton Senna until Senna's death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Watkins was married, with four sons and two daughters. He died on 12 September 2012 after suffering a heart attack.

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The Deviation shows him trying to save the life of Ayrton Senna after the fatal crash in San Marino GP 1994.