Back in 2013 I was trying to get a charity event in Austin off the ground, and Gil said he’d pop by for a few minutes if he could. In the end his flight was delayed and so I assumed that was that. But I’d not accounted for the fact that this was Gil. He came anyway, straight from the airport, pulling his suitcase behind him as he arrived at the bar and already had a beer in his hand by the time he reached the stage, a gift from a fan who couldn’t believe he was there.
His stories had the room in awe and in hysterics. Almost all unprintable. Very few repeatable. The roar when the night ended, the love for Gil, almost blew the windows out.
That was Gil. His word was his bond. He was loyal, genuine, kept his promises and made the effort for his friends. He made time for his fans.
I last saw him a few weeks ago in an airport lounge en route to one of the last Grands Prix of the season. We spoke about our kids and our families, sharing photos and sharing joy. We talked about our jobs, this crazy life. He was in a great place. So happy. So excited. So many plans. We agreed to get a meal together in the new year at the first opportunity we got.
I can’t believe he’s gone.
Gil de Ferran was a sensational racing driver. One of the best you’ll ever have seen. But beyond everything, he was a wonderful man. I loved him. And I’ll miss him terribly.
📸 @f1photographer & @jameypricephoto
Back in 2013 I was trying to get a charity event in Austin off the ground, and Gil said he’d pop by for a few minutes if he could. In the end his flight was delayed and so I assumed that was that. But I’d not accounted for the fact that this was Gil. He came anyway, straight from the airport, pulling his suitcase behind him as he arrived at the bar and already had a beer in his hand by the time he reached the stage, a gift from a fan who couldn’t believe he was there.
His stories had the room in awe and in hysterics. Almost all unprintable. Very few repeatable. The roar when the night ended, the love for Gil, almost blew the windows out.
That was Gil. His word was his bond. He was loyal, genuine, kept his promises and made the effort for his friends. He made time for his fans.
I last saw him a few weeks ago in an airport lounge en route to one of the last Grands Prix of the season. We spoke about our kids and our families, sharing photos and sharing joy. We talked about our jobs, this crazy life. He was in a great place. So happy. So excited. So many plans. We agreed to get a meal together in the new year at the first opportunity we got.
I can’t believe he’s gone.
Gil de Ferran was a sensational racing driver. One of the best you’ll ever have seen. But beyond everything, he was a wonderful man. I loved him. And I’ll miss him terribly.
📸 @f1photographer & @jameypricephoto
My goodness, where did six months go?
Happy half a year our beautiful, smiley, wonderful little Nugget xxx
📸 @aleksandraherianphoto
Gorgeous book added to my collection from Lionel Lucas and the good folks at @redrunner_editions. A sumptuous look back over the history of F1 helmet design and paintwork. Beautifully shot, stylishly put together with thought and class and a great read, too. A really very lovely coffee table book, and with dual language a good excuse for me to practice my Francais. Merci Lionel
#gifted #helmets #f1helmets #f1history #books #coffeetablebooks
Gorgeous book added to my collection from Lionel Lucas and the good folks at @redrunner_editions. A sumptuous look back over the history of F1 helmet design and paintwork. Beautifully shot, stylishly put together with thought and class and a great read, too. A really very lovely coffee table book, and with dual language a good excuse for me to practice my Francais. Merci Lionel
#gifted #helmets #f1helmets #f1history #books #coffeetablebooks
Gorgeous book added to my collection from Lionel Lucas and the good folks at @redrunner_editions. A sumptuous look back over the history of F1 helmet design and paintwork. Beautifully shot, stylishly put together with thought and class and a great read, too. A really very lovely coffee table book, and with dual language a good excuse for me to practice my Francais. Merci Lionel
#gifted #helmets #f1helmets #f1history #books #coffeetablebooks
A very Roberto Amon Jochen to all those who celebrate xx
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
Gorgeous week in beautiful Bermuda. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere quite so relaxing and tranquil or found every single person I’ve met to be so utterly charming and lovely. A last minute decision to get away for a few days led us to our first time here and we absolutely loved it.
@bermuda @visit_bermuda @rosewoodbermuda
PB on the beach. PB on the range.
Lovely, cold, morning down south
@psychobunny Brighton and Hove
PB on the beach. PB on the range.
Lovely, cold, morning down south
@psychobunny Brighton and Hove
PB on the beach. PB on the range.
Lovely, cold, morning down south
@psychobunny Brighton and Hove
PB on the beach. PB on the range.
Lovely, cold, morning down south
@psychobunny Brighton and Hove
If you happened to receive a few book tokens for Christmas, can I suggest pooling them to get your hands on this masterful work by my good friend Jason Barlow. The Atlas of Car Design is everything it promises to be and more, crafted by one of the finest automotive writers… well if we’re being honest one of the finest writers on anything, hands down.
Not an ad. Just bit of well deserved love for a very lovely thing by a very lovely man.
If you happened to receive a few book tokens for Christmas, can I suggest pooling them to get your hands on this masterful work by my good friend Jason Barlow. The Atlas of Car Design is everything it promises to be and more, crafted by one of the finest automotive writers… well if we’re being honest one of the finest writers on anything, hands down.
Not an ad. Just bit of well deserved love for a very lovely thing by a very lovely man.
If you happened to receive a few book tokens for Christmas, can I suggest pooling them to get your hands on this masterful work by my good friend Jason Barlow. The Atlas of Car Design is everything it promises to be and more, crafted by one of the finest automotive writers… well if we’re being honest one of the finest writers on anything, hands down.
Not an ad. Just bit of well deserved love for a very lovely thing by a very lovely man.
If you happened to receive a few book tokens for Christmas, can I suggest pooling them to get your hands on this masterful work by my good friend Jason Barlow. The Atlas of Car Design is everything it promises to be and more, crafted by one of the finest automotive writers… well if we’re being honest one of the finest writers on anything, hands down.
Not an ad. Just bit of well deserved love for a very lovely thing by a very lovely man.
A new year surprise gift package from the lovely folks at @johnsonsbabyuk arrived at the perfect time as we embark on weaning little one onto food. Calming nighttime bath goodies more than essential to clean up the mess because it seems that while she loves food, she sees it more as a face mask or alternate clothing than as nutrition. Very grateful.
#gifted #baby #weaning #bathtime #parenting
