Motorsport: Twitter reacts to Chris Amon's passing

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Kiwi F1 race driver Chris Amon passed away yesterday at age 73.

News of Amon's passing has been felt around the world, throughout the motorsport community.

A number of the world's most renowned motoring personalities have expressed their thoughts on Twitter.

Very sad to hear that the great Chris Amon has died. Met him a few years ago in NZ, what a lovely man. Approachable, humble, a class act

— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) August 3, 2016

Sad news about the passing of Chris Amon. He gave Dad his first chance racing Formula 1 at the German GP in 1974.

— Jack Perkins (@jack_perkins) August 3, 2016

Chris Amon has died aged 73

Read about the life of 'the finest driver never to win a GP' >> https://t.co/Ykm0pFizo3 pic.twitter.com/jOSLuewKLu

— Formula 1 (@F1) August 3, 2016

Ron Dennis pays tribute to long-time McLaren friend, Chris Amon who has sadly passed away: https://t.co/Yo5ndRrkAe pic.twitter.com/4N9ehUI1wn

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) August 3, 2016

Terribly sad to be given the news that Chris Amon has passed. An inspiration to many of us from down under.You will be missed my friend. RIP

— Mitch Evans (@mitchevans_) August 3, 2016

Saddened by the passing of my friend and past t/mate Chris Amon. Truly one of the good guys admired and respected by all. #RIPChris.

— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) August 3, 2016

Saddened to hear the passing of Chris Amon. A true Legend and inspiration to many. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

— Scott Dixon (@scottdixon9) August 3, 2016

#Ferrari mourns Chris Amon.https://t.co/Q6fXWq8wdx

— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 3, 2016