Former Formula 1 Driver Adrian Campos Dies at 60

Adrian Campos, a team owner and former Minardi Formula 1 driver, died of a sudden coronary disease, at the age of 60, his team announced on Thursday.

“Today is the saddest day in the history of Campos Racing. Our President and founder, Adrian Campos Suner, has left us,” they announced on Twitter. “His heart stopped beating, but his memory will be the engine that will keep us all fighting to continue his legacy ... Rest in Peace.”

Many former drivers and associates have been quick to pay tribute to the former driver.

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Jack Aitken, a racing driver who was released by Campos to make his F1 debut with Williams last year, said: "Adrian, RIP. You were so kind, true to your word, competitive, mischievous, wise."

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"You always knew exactly what to say to me, because at heart you were still a driver," Aitken added "And you created a family at Campos full of brilliant, talented people, who will miss you dearly. I will too.”

“Woven into the very fabric of motorsport, Adrian was a kind, decent man who was highly respected in the industry,” The Mahindra Formula E team said.

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“He was an integral part of the growth and successes of Mahindra Racing in Formula E. and we will never forget his contribution. We pass our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. He will be sorely missed.”

Fernando Alonso posted a tribute to Campos on Twitter with the message "thank you for believing in young people."

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