Source:REUTERS/ELOISA SANCHEZ
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest reports from New Zealand media, the grave of the late F1 legend Malcolm McLaren in New Zealand has been vandalized by extremists. The gravestones of both him and his wife, Patricia, were damaged to varying degrees. Both gravestones were sprayed with gold paint, and toy cars were glued onto Malcolm McLaren’s gravestone. The police have launched an investigation. Malcolm McLaren was a founder of the F1 McLaren team and tragically lost his life during a Can-Am testing accident in the UK in 1970. Malcolm McLaren has numerous fans in the F1 world, and his story and spirit inspire countless people. This act of vandalism has hurt the deep feelings of his fans, causing them pain and disappointment, and has sparked strong indignation among racing enthusiasts, as these monuments are important places for fans to remember their idol. The editor believes that the vandalism of Malcolm McLaren’s gravestone is a regrettable and outrageous act, showing disrespect for the deceased and hurting the sentiments of many F1 enthusiasts.