It's really sad. Michael Park was a great co-driver and a great character in the WRC for years. After a while you see so many competetors walking away from horrendous crashes and you start to think fatal accidents dont happen. Then it happens again. It's very sadenning when it does.

I feel terrible for Markko Martin, because imagine how he feels. Drivers and co-drivers are closer than husbands and wives. They have an ultimate bond and it must be so crushing to lose your partner in this way.

Possum Bourne lost his co-driver Rodger Freeth in an accident in Rally Australia some years ago. He continued to compete wearing the number plate 'ROJ' in a tribute to Freeth. He went on to win many championships and I hope Markko continues on as well. But I'm willing to bet he'll never sit in a Peugeot 307 ever again.

Very sad news. As a passionate rally fan, my thoughts are with Michael's family, Markko and the Peugeot team who will be hit very hard by this.