Charlie Whiting

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charlie Whiting
Occupation	Referee
Date Of Birth	Aug 12, 1952(1952-08-12)
Age	72
Date Of Death	2019-03-14
Birthplace	Sevenoaks
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Charlie Whiting Biography

Charlie Whiting is one of the most popular and richest Referee who was born on August 12, 1952 in Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom. Whiting is born the 12th of August 1952 at Sevenoaks, Kent. He saw the first race in motor racing when he went over the fence to watch what was the 1964 British Grand Prix, held at Brands Hatch close to his family’s home. He began the motor race industry by way of his brother Nick who was racing in circuit racing and autocross. When he decided to pursue an engineering career in racing in the future, he enrolled at an technical college, and later at the Borough Polytechnic Institute, earning certificates in mechanical engineering.

In 2005, during the United States Grand Prix, Whiting was at the center of a controversy brought on by the tyres that Michelin brought to Indianapolis not being safe to use. Michelin provided tyres with new specifications that would replace the seven customers Formula One teams’ equipment or requested Whiting to put chicanes inside the turn 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway instead. He declined on the basis that the new specification could violate the rules or that the chicane would unfairly affect teams that could race in safety on the current track.

At the 2019 British Grand Prix, the FIA decided that his son Justin would start the race.

On the morning of 14 March 2019, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, three days before the season opening Australian Grand Prix of the 2019 Formula One season, Whiting suffered a pulmonary embolism and died, aged 66. He predeceased his three children from two marriages.

In 1988, Whiting was appointed Technical Delegate to Formula One of the sport’s leading body that is that of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) In 1997, Whiting was named FIA Director as well as Safety Delegate of the FIA. In his new position Whiting was accountable for the safety of cars and tracks as well as the technical and procedural regulations for the sport and also for the beginning of the races. Whiting was the official in charge at each Formula One race, being the person in charge of all matters concerning regulations and how they are applied. Whiting also visited both future and present locations of Formula One racing to carry the safety inspections.

Charlie Whiting Net Worth

Charlie Whiting is one of the richest Referee from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charlie Whiting 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Charles Whiting (12 August 1952 14 March 2019,) was an British motorsports executive. He was Director of FIA Formula One Race Director Safety Delegate Permanent Starter, and Head of the F1 Technical Department, in which capacity he was responsible for the logistics of every F1 Grand Prix, inspected cars in parc ferme prior to the race and was in charge of enforcing FIA rules, and supervised the race’s lights. race.

Whiting’s first position in motorsport was to prepare rally cars for rally. In 1976, he and his brother were racing Surtees for the year 1976 in the British F5000 series with racer Divina Galica. For the 1977 season, Whiting was a part of Hesketh Racing. After the dissolution of Hesketh Racing, Whiting was a part of Bernie Ecclestone’s Brabham team and stayed throughout the decade that followed and eventually become the chief mechanic of the WDC success from Nelson Piquet in 1981 and 1983.

Whiting was known for safety improvements in motorsport, such as the halo, which was credited with preventing Charles Leclerc from suffering serious injury at the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix. He was also responsible for introducing the headrest, safety survival cell, front and side impact structures and high cockpit sides.

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Who is Charlie Whiting Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Charlie Ranked on the list of most popular Referee. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Charlie Whiting celebrates birthday on August 12 of every year.

What happened to Charlie Whiting?

On the morning of 14 March 2019, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, three days before the season opening Australian Grand Prix of the 2019 Formula One season, Whiting suffered a pulmonary embolism and died , aged 66.

How old is Charlie Whiting?

66 years (1952–2019)

Who was the last F1 race director?

Michael Masi , who accomplished a very challenging job for three years as Formula 1 race director following Charlie Whiting, will be offered a new position within the FIA.

How much do F1 team principals earn?

F1 team principals earn anywhere from $1-10 million , and the amount they earn depends largely on how well the team performs, how much experience they have, and how many key roles they play in the team. The highest paid team principal is Christian Horner, earning around $10 million per year.

Who owns F1 racing?

FormerlyFormula One Constructors Association
Area served| Globally
Key people| Stefano Domenicali (President & Chief Executive Officer) Ross Brawn (Managing Director of Motor Sports) Chase Carey (Non-executive Chairman)
Brands| Formula 1
Owner| Liberty Media