Canadian Grand Prix 2013: Marshal's death is poignant reminder of the work of volunteers, says MSA The man, who has not yet been named, was run over by a crane as it removed the stricken Sauber of Esteban Gutiérrez shortly after Sunday's race at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal. His death, from injuries he sustained in the incident, was confirmed four hours later by motor sport's world governing body, the FIA. "At the start of the year, the MSA designated 2013 as the Year of the Volunteer, but yesterday's accident at the Canadian Grand Prix serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable service provided by volunteers," read an MSA statement. Later this month, no fewer than 1,168 volunteers will descend on Silverstone to play their part in the British Grand Prix in a variety of roles such as course marshals, incident marshals, spectator marshals, medical personnel and rescue crews. All are highly trained and form part of the 10,000-strong British motor sport marshalling community that keeps the UK's 5,000 motor sport events and 750 clubs going year-round. Teams and drivers inundated Twitter with messages of support on Monday. "Shocked & saddened by the news that a marshal who is there to keep us safe has lost his life during our race today," wrote McLaren's Jenson Button. Rest in peace my friend. Mercedes" Lewis Hamilton added: "Really sad to hear about a marshal being killed at the Canadian GP. The marshals do an amazing job. Thoughts & prayers for him & his family.