Formula 1 world mourns loss of Prince Philip

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15:38, 09 Apr 2021

This afternoon, news broke that Britain's Prince Philip has died at the age of 99. The husband of Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh died this morning at Windsor Castle, two months before his 100th birthday. The Formula One world, including many British teams, has reacted sadly to the news.

Below we have collected some of the online reactions from the Formula 1 world.

Oracle Red Bull Racing

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Our entire Team is saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Flags will fly at half mast at our Milton Keynes Campus in remembrance of his devotion to Great Britain.

12:22 PM · Apr 9, 2021

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The whole of Formula 1 wishes to pay tribute to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who dedicated his whole life to Great Britain and served his country with pride and devotion.

11:45 AM · Apr 9, 2021

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McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team

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All at McLaren are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We join with people around the world in mourning his loss, and our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family.

11:47 AM · Apr 9, 2021

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BWT Alpine Formula One Team

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All at Alpine F1 Team - a team anchored in the UK - wish to extend our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family at this sad time.

F1 Media

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The whole of Formula 1 wishes to pay tribute to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who dedicated his whole life to Great Britain and served his country with pride and devotion.

12:21 PM · Apr 9, 2021

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team

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We are saddened to learn of the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His life was dedicated to the service of his country, which he did with an unwavering devotion. Our deepest sympathies go to The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family.

12:35 PM · Apr 9, 2021

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Everyone at Aston Martin is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this time.

1:00 PM · Apr 9, 2021

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Saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh... and yet mesmerised by the thought of the depth of a love and an unwavering devotion of more than 70 years to his wife and Queen. Always one step behind. Her strength and stay.

1:21 PM · Apr 9, 2021

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