Edouard Michelin (1963 - 2006)

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Edouard Michelin (1963 - 2006)

Post by Ed » Sun May 28, 2006 1:03 am

The Managing partner of the Michelin Group Edouard Michelin was killed in a boating accident on Friday. A number of Formula 1 Teams expressed their condolences on his tragic death.

Renault F1 President Alain Dassas:
The links between Michelin and Renault are strong and long-standing, and we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Edouard Michelin. His dynamic, modern style of leadership set an example for French business throughout the world as he drove his company to global competitiveness. He will be greatly missed
BMW Sauber Team
The BMW Sauber F1 Team wishes to extend its condolences to the family of Edouard Michelin and everyone in the company over their tragic loss.
McLaren Mercedes Team
The team was shocked to learn of Edouard Michelin's untimely death. Everybody from McLaren and Mercedes-Benz as well as the drivers would like to send their condolences to his family, friends and all his colleagues at Michelin
Sir Frank Williams - Williams F1
WilliamsF1 has worked with the Michelin tyre company during two very successful periods in ?douard?s career. The relationship with ?douard Michelin himself developed in the year 2000 when he maintained a close interest with our team. He was a far-sighted born leader and extremely approachable. The WilliamsF1 Team offers their condolences to ?douard?s wife and children and to his entire family.
Nick Fry - Honda
Since we formed our F1 technical partnership with Michelin in 2003, we have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Michelin and Edouard, who was a man that loved sport and encouraged both technical excellence and equality of support for all Michelin equipped competitors in the company that he so ably led.
He will be sorely missed and our thoughts are with Edouard's family and everyone at Michelin worldwide at this difficult time.
The FIA
The FIA extends sincere condolences to the Michelin family on the sad news of the death of Edouard Michelin.

Our thoughts are with Mr Michelin?s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

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