ANDY PRIAULX (pictured) said the death of young racing driver Henry Surtees, who he once taught, highlights the dangers which still exist in the sport.

Fatalities in motor racing are much rarer than a generation ago or at the time when John Surtees, Henry’s legendary father, raced.

The 18-year-old was killed at Brands Hatch during a Formula 2 race at the weekend, hit by a loose wheel.

Priaulx described his death as a ‘tragedy’.

‘Henry Surtees was a fine young man on the verge of his career in the sport, who I had the pleasure to tutor when he was racing in Formula BMW.

‘My heart goes out to his parents.

‘John is one of my motor racing heroes who has achieved so much over his life in the sport. As a driver and also a father of a son who may one day want to follow my footsteps into the sport, it is hard to imagine coming to terms with such a loss.’