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Sid Watkins

Sid Watkins
  • Name: Sid Watkins
  • Birthday: 1928-09-06
  • Place of birth: Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Popularity: 0.608
Biography: Professor Sid Watkins (September 6, 1928 – September 12, 2012) was a renowned British neurosurgeon and pioneering medical advisor in Formula 1, credited with revolutionizing the sport’s approach to driver safety. Born in Liverpool, England, Watkins trained as a neurosurgeon and became one of the most respected doctors in his field. In 1978, he was appointed as Formula 1’s Chief Medical Officer, where he began implementing critical safety improvements. Watkins advocated for and introduced numerous life-saving practices, including on-site medical teams, improved medical facilities at tracks, and the deployment of rapid-response vehicles. His friendship with drivers like Ayrton Senna... Read More

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Title Release date
1   as  Self 2013-09-30
Senna   as  Self 2010-10-07
The Right to Win   as  Self 2004-03-04