Lady Moss, led the tributes, saying that she was the “luckiest wife in the world to have had the very best husband.”
Sir Jackie Stewart described Moss as his “ultimate hero” and said: “He was the most dynamic, the most charismatic racing driver I think that there has ever been, and David Coulthard, president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club, spoke of Moss’s unique and raw talent behind the wheel
Lewis Hamilton paid tribute on Instagram to a man he described as his friend. You can see his post, and those of many others below.
Sir Jackie Stewart posted a moving video, where he said that Moss was an enormous loss to the world of motor sport, and that he had carried the sport in a “majestic fashion”.
A message from Sir Jackie Stewart on the passing of his dear friend, Sir Stirling Moss. pic.twitter.com/wSTDRazuxh
— Race Against Dementia (@racingdementia) April 12, 2020
One of Moss’s greatest rivals during his time in F1 came in the form of Juan Manuel Fangio. The pair maintained a respectful rivalry while fighting for race victory, both at the wheel of Mercedes’ W196.
Mercedes, with which he won his first Grand Prix at Aintree in 1955, along with that year’s Mille Miglia, spoke of the team’s loss, and team boss Toto Wolff wrote: “Sir Stirling was a larger-than-life figure in our sport and one of the survivors of an age when motor racing was about danger, bravery and camaraderie.
“But most of all, Stirling’s career was characterised by an impeccable sportsmanship and in this he truly set himself apart. He was a great figure in the history of Mercedes, both as a Grand Prix driver and the winner of the 1955 Mille Miglia.”
“It is no exaggeration to say that we will never see his like again. Our deepest condolences go to his wife Lady Susie, his family and his friends. Godspeed to a true racer.”
Today, the sporting world lost not only a true icon and a legend, but a gentleman. The Team and the Mercedes Motorsport family have lost a dear friend. Sir Stirling, we’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/XEsDf68A7r
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 12, 2020
An icon of the British racing scene throughout his racing career from national level events to speed record attempts in Jaguars and MGs, Moss remained a prominent figure in British motor sport until his retirement from public life in January 2018.
The British Racing Drivers’ Club posted to Twitter saying that he would be missed dearly.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of BRDC Member, motorsport legend & friend to many Sir Stirling Moss OBE. Our thoughts are with Lady Moss & their family at this difficult time. A proud BRDC Member from the day he received his badge & we will all miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/1qca9mvuRD
— BRDC (@BRDCSilverstone) April 12, 2020
BRDC president, David Coulthard, added: “He has been an extremely loyal Member and a true ambassador for our club. Sir Stirling had a unique and raw talent behind the wheel, loved his racing and lived life to the full. A truly great character and gentlemen who will be sorely missed by all who had the fortune of knowing him.”
Moss’s career extended far beyond the F1 grid, and he racked up an incredible 212 victories from 529 race starts. He proved he was just as talented at the wheel of a sports car as he was in Grand Prix racing, winning the Sebring 12 Hours and Nürburgring 1000km, the latter three years running. Two of those consecutive wins was achieved in an Aston Martin, and the British team called Moss one of the “Britain’s greatest racing drivers”.
Aston Martin is sad to record the passing of one of Britain’s greatest racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss.
A legendary sportsman and gentleman, our thoughts go to Lady Moss, his family and his many fans worldwide. pic.twitter.com/HnypW4E7Wc
— Aston Martin Racing (@AMR_Official) April 12, 2020
Many teams on the Formula 1 grid led the way in tributes from the F1 world, with McLaren, Williams, Haas and Alfa Romeo posting their condolences in separate tributes calling Moss a “legend” in each.
Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, described Moss as “one of the greatest drivers of all time” and said that he “undoubtedly would have been a very worthy World Champion”.
“He was one of the great characters of the sport with tremendous wit and always a twinkle in his eye,” added Horner.
Jean Todt, the president of the FIA, the motor racing governing body, said: “He was a true legend in motor sport and he will remain so forever. My thoughts go out to his wife Susie, his family, his friends.”
RIP Sir Stirling Moss. A mighty racer and gentleman. He had a press on style on the track and in life. Remarkable man. Survived the most dangerous era of motorsport and died today aged 90. He had such great stories to tell, and it was a privilege to know him. 😢
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) April 12, 2020
Drivers have also offered their condolences. George Russell said that two brief meetings with Moss were enough to understand why he was so highly respected.
Martin Brundle called Moss a “remarkable man” and added that he was “a mighty racer and gentleman. He had a press-on style on the track and in life.”
Mario Andretti said that Moss had been his “hero” and beloved by everyone.
Sir Stirling Moss
Full career biography and statistics in the Motor Sport Database