The International Automobile Federation (FIA) will pay tribute to Queen isabel II, who passed away this Thursday, in the events that will take place this weekend, including the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.
The President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, lamented the death of Isabel II and highlighted the respect that was built in her years of reign. “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”
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The Queen was undoubtedly one of the most respected heads of state, and I send my condolences, and those of the entire FIA community, the Royal Family and all the citizens of the UK and Commonwealth”indicated in statements published by the international organization.
Ben Sulayem warned that “motorsport, and especially Formula 1, has its heart in the UK” and said that “the Royal Family has over the years provided great support and patronage to the sport”.
“For that we thank him and the events taking place around the world this weekend will undoubtedly be held in honor of his majesty.”
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The first day of the PGA Championshiptournament of the Rolex series of the DP World Tour of golf and which is played between this Thursday and Sunday at the English club Wentworth, was interrupted when thirty players were still on the field as a sign of mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, play at the BMW PGA Championship has been suspended for the remainder of Thursday,” the tournament reports. “All Championship Village facilities closed effective immediately” upon the news.
The former soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pele’ expressed his admiration for Queen Elizabeth II of England, who died Thursday at the age of 96, and stated that her legacy “will last forever.”
“I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since I saw her for the first time in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love for football and experience the magic of a packed Maracana,” Pelé wrote on his networks. social.
I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love for football and experienced the magic of a packed Maracanã.
His deeds have marked generations. This legacy will last forever. pic.twitter.com/13xyilesGT
— Pele (@Pele) September 8, 2022
The triple world champion published photos of the meeting he had in 1968 with the monarch and her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, who witnessed Pelé’s 900th goal during a friendly match held at the legendary Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro.
The Premier League also regretted the fact and published a heartfelt message on its social networks.
“The Premier League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Royal Family and all who mourn the loss of Her Majesty around the world,” the message reads.
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty from her. pic.twitter.com/UlaLXEOdke
– Premier League (@premierleague) September 8, 2022
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