Lewis Hamilton said he was devastated by the death of Ken Block, a man he 'held so much respect for.' F1
Block lost his life at the age of 55 after the snowmobile he had been riding on up a steep slope upended and landed on him.
“Today I received the news over the loss of a dear friend.” the seven-time World Champion said in a statement on his social media channels. Block made 24 appearances in the World Rally Championship and won prolifically in Rally America and the Global RallyCross Championship. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his shock with a post on social media: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Ken Block. An inspiration for us all and a true gentleman of our sport.
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