Description: (Neurologist, Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Physician)
Sid Watkins, also known as Professor Sid in the Formula One community, was an English neurosurgeon with a specialization in neurosurgery. He transitioned from his work in Oxford and London to become a race track doctor and later served as a Professor of Neurosurgery at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Watkins was integral to the Formula One community as the FIA Formula One Safety and Medical Delegate for 26 years, during which time he played a pivotal role in saving the lives of numerous drivers involved in accidents.