Who was Kate Woodcock? F1 model and Lewis Hamilton’s grid girl who tragically died aged 30
FORMULA One is mourning following the tragic death of Kate Woodcock.
Here is what we know about the woman who worked alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Who was Kate Woodcock?
Kate Woodcock, 30, was a Formula One grid girl.
Kate, from Aldridge in the Midlands, had also modelled for magazines and worked at various PR events in the Birmingham area.
Kate spoke out when grid girls were axed saying: "I did it because I wanted to do it and loved it. It’s professional and nobody crossed the line once.
"I was booked because I was intelligent, well-spoken, hard-working and those elements go into the whole package."
How did the F1 model die?
Kate Woodcock died when her black BMW crashed into a wall on Chester Road, near Stonnall Service Station, outside Sutton Coldfield on Thursday, September 27.
According to Staffordshire Police, her car hit a wall and she "passed away at the scene as a result of her injuries".
It's thought she was travelling alone in the sporty BMW saloon.
Pals and colleagues paid tribute to her as a "shining star" and a "beautiful girl and an exceptional model who shined very bright always".
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What was her relationship with Lewis Hamilton?
Kate Woodcock spent two years working as F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's grid girl.
News of the tragedy was passed soon after to Lewis and his racing team.
Kate died on September 27, 2018.