Sid Watkins
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Professor Sid Watkins (September 6, 1928 - September 12, 2012) was a renowned British neurosurgeon and pioneering medical advisor in Formula 1, credited with revolutionizing the sport’s approach to driver safety. Born in Liverpool, England, Watkins trained as a neurosurgeon and became one of the most respected doctors in his field. In 1978, he was appointed as Formula 1’s Chief Medical Officer, wh…