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Speaking to Autosport, a weekly Longtime Grand Prix organizer motor racing magazine, Carlin team boss Trevor Carlin said, “Motorsport fans won’t know who they have to thank for the amazing Barry Bland passes away at 71 and now legendary battles they’ve watched at blue-ribbon events Renato Marques such as the Macau Grand Prix and the Zandvoort Masters, but Barry ODESTY and unflappa- Bland was the man who tirelessly Mbility were just a few of the organized both events for years.” many qualities appointed to Barry “He was also a friend and a true Bland, the longtime organizer of gentleman and the way in which the Macau Grand Prix, who passed he handled his illness, with such away last week at 71 after a lengthy self-effacing dignity, was typical battle with illness. of the man. He will be sorely mis- Known locally for being one of sed.” the great minds behind the orga- nization of the Macau Formula 3 race, those who knew Bland well The F3 race describe him as “most probably” started in 1983 one of the most influential figures in motorsport over the past 40 under Bland’s years. Besides his roles in setting up leadership and and managing the “Queen” of Ma- cau races, Bland worked on other went on to gain competitions such as the Masters momentum and of F3 race in Zandvoort (Nether- lands), also known as the “Euro- international pean Macau.” tion of the FIA F3 World Cup. forever grateful to Mr. Bland for along the way too.” Born in Ilford, East London in In response to Bland’s passing, his many years of loyal service, his Canadian-born Hong Kong racer recognition 1946, Bland enjoyed a brief racing the Macau Grand Prix Organizing guidance and his vision. The Com- Adderly Fong, who is currently ra- career before joining the British Committee (MGPOC) issued a sta- mittee wishes to convey its sincere cing in the GT series with Bentley, Bland’s importance in the his- Automobile Racing Club as com- tement. condolences to Mr. Bland’s family said, “I was very lucky to meet Bar- tory of the Macau Grand Prix was petitions secretary and a race- “It is with deep regret the Macau and many friends.” ry in his prime through the Macau recognized in 2012 when the go- meeting organizer. Grand Prix Organizing Committee Other people and organizations F3 race. He helped me out with vernment of MSAR awarded him In 1971, he joined the Motor Race has learned that Mr. Barry Bland that dealt closely with Bland ex- open arms; especially back when I the Certificate of Prestige in recog- Consultants team, where he would has passed away at his home in pressed similar thoughts to the hadn’t had the speed yet.” nition of his services. remain for the rest of his life, coor- England. For more than 30 years, Times. “He let a young boy fulfill one That same year, Bland – who dinating driver entries, logistics Mr. Bland worked tirelessly with Teddy Yip Jr, son of Teddy Yip of his dreams. He had helped me was also the original president of and insurance for racing events Macau to elevate the Formula 3 – who was also influential in the out [from] 2010 until last year. the FIA Single Seater Commis- around the world. Macau Grand Prix to the highest creation of the Grand Prix and an I’m very sad to hear the news. sion – was succeeded by former F1 The F3 race started in 1983 under international level. His contribu- avid supporter of Bland – said, He will be forever missed [and] champion Gerhard Berger. Bland’s leadership, and went on to tion to building the reputation it “Barry was a true gentleman and forever remembered by a lot of According to Autosport, Bland gain momentum and international enjoys today is immeasurable,” the has [helped] so many of us on our drivers, I believe,” he finished. had taken a year’s sabbatical in recognition. In September 2016, statement reads. journeys through Macau. Beyond Fong has long dreamed of be- 2017 in preparation for his return Bland announced his withdrawal MGPOC’s statement goes on to that, he was personally kind, so- coming the first Chinese F1 dri- to the Masters of F3 organization from the Macau Grand Prix event highlight Bland’s “unfailing gene- mething that I will remember ver, and had the opportunity to in 2018. over “rushed developments” in the rosity” and concludes by saying, above all. I hope that some of us drive F1 cars first with Sauber Bland was married and leaves race that resulted in the late crea- “The Macau Grand Prix will be have learned something from him and later with Lotus in 2015 as behind three sons. cau Bridge Authority, Dis- Chinese President Xi covery Channel Asia Paci- Jinping visited the bridge Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge fic, Guangdong Radio and as the final stop of his tour Television Station, and of Hong Kong earlier this to have anti-collision guardrails Zhuhai Television. month. The post was shared The bridge’s safety was more than 1,400 times, but called into question after HINESE state broad- and a private car – both viewers doubt its credibility. the Independent Commi- XINHUA Ccaster CCTV published with test signs – are dri- “Test the concrete first,” sion Against Corruption of a video of a guardrail along ven from the top of a hill one viewer commented. Hong Kong revealed that a the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- into a guardrail. Parts of “What’s the point if the contractor had falsified the Macau bridge, claiming the vehicles broke off upon bridge columns were made concrete test results. that it can absorb crashes impact with the guardrail, with low quality mate- Hundreds of concrete from vehicles traveling at which was badly bent but rials?” samples were found to speeds of over 100km per did not break. “It seems to be strong,” have been falsified, but hour. The clip was allegedly another stated. “But don’t the government said that The video, uploaded to shot in June this year. In expect too much - the best additional tests on new CCTV’s Chinese Facebook the credits, the video sta- materials are always used samples showed no pro- page last week, was shot at tes that parties involved in in the official video, but blems. a crash test site in Beijing’s the filming included CC- only half, or below 30 per- The bridge is expected to Changping District. 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