 Irvine Parties as Schumacher Wins a 'Bernie' Monday February 12th, 2001
The party, with five Grand Prix cars suspended on ropes above a main stage, was in aid of International Automobile Federation (FIA) medical delegate Sid Watkins's Brain and Spine foundation. To mark the occasion, four special "Bernie" motor sport awards were presented -- small gold statues reminiscent of the Hollywood Oscars but modelled in Ecclestone's image instead. The recipients were world champion Michael Schumacher, whose award was accepted by Ferrari's former champion Jody Scheckter on his behalf, Briton Jenson Button, veteran commentator Murray Walker and Watkins. Jaguar driver Irvine was the only current Formula One driver to attend, flying in from a testing session in Valencia to join former champions Damon Hill, Nigel Mansell, Jackie Stewart, Scheckter and Niki Lauda. Hill played in a band with Stewart's son Paul and Irvine chatted on stage about the season ahead. "Sid's helped me out a lot and he's helped my father out as well so it was good to give a little bit back," said Irvine. "He works very hard and I think his charity is very deserving. Anything I can do, I will do."
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