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Dietrich Mateschitz
Dietrich Mateschitz has passed away following a long illness aged 78.
He was best known as the man behind Red Bull the energy drink and its many sporting offshoots. May he rest in peace. |
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R.I.P
What a remarkable investment he made im motorsport and how many careers launched that might otherwise never have been able to afford to go racing. |
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Sad news. He did a lot for his team, even though he didn't get hands on and left other people to run it.
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RIP
He had a huge impact on modern motorsport. |
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And also embraced far right politics, according to the Times obit . Not too much mention of that in the pitlane .
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