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The news was confirmed by the FIA, almost four hours after the end of the Canadian Grand prix, won by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.
A statement released by the FIA read: "The FIA is sad to announce the death of a Formula One Grand Prix du Canada worker at 6.02pm (local time). The worker, a member of the Automobile Club de l'Ile Notre Dame, was the victim of an unfortunate accident that occurred at the end of this afternoon's race.
The worker was helping to recover a car (Esteban Gutierrez's Sauber) which had stopped during the race. The recovery vehicle had lifted the car to return it to the pits, and while doing this the worker dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up. As he did this, he stumbled and was hit and run over by the recovery vehicle.
The worker was transported via helicopter to Sacre-Coeur hospital where he was treated by the traumatology department of Dr Ronald Denis, deputy chief medical officer, and Dr Jacques Bouchard, chief medical officer of the grand prix. Unfortunately, the worker succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The FIA, l'Automobile Club de l'Ile Notre Dame and the Formula One Grand Prix du Canada want to communicate their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. The identity of the worker cannot be revealed at this time."
The F1 community responded immediately to the death Canada with expressions of sympathy, predominantly via Twitter.
Teams, team principals and drivers all expressed their condolences, led by race runner-up Fernando Alonso, who said: "Today there is nothing to celebrate. Terrible news arrive with the death of a marshal this race. Very sad. R.I.P."
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A very tragic accident, poor guy - my deepest sympathies to his friends and family, may he rest in peace. 
Kev
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Absolutely terrible news You would never of thought to have an incident like that in such a safety conscious sport Such a shame
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I wonder if there will be some kind of remembrance by the UK marshalls at the British Grand Prix in 3 weeks time?
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Nice idea Tom, maybe a minutes silence before the race would be a worthy sentiment? Perhaps our own member 'f1marshal' has some inside knowledge being a fellow race marshal and all that, or if not maybe he could suggest it at the British GP pre-race marshals' briefing? It would be the right thing to do and I'm sure the FIA would officially sanction it?
Kev 
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