The unexpected death of the Mexican pilot Federico "Fico" Gutierrez, when he was traveling to Valle de Bravo for a few days off, he caused a commotion in the motoring world. For the most part, the words are of encouragement for the relatives and close friends of the 17-year-old. The ARCA Menards Series team, Renee Jones Racing, where Fico had a step he sent his condolences. Read More: Investigation will begin after the death of "Fico" Gutiérrez “Fico was not just a fierce competitor, he was also a friend and will always be a member of our family, he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and also with Max during his recovery and his grieving process," the statement read. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/74WdFXauqF —Rette Jones Racing (@RetteJones30) January 30, 2023 Another who had words for his family was the NASCAR driver Ruben Rovelo through an Instagram story. "Rest in peace fico”says the post. “With deep sadness for the sensitive death of an exemplary young man. Excellent pilot and friend, always attentive to the call to talk with us and do it with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Rest in peace Fico Gutiérrez Hoppe”, wrote Juan Carlos Casco on his Twitter account. With deep sadness for the sensitive death of an exemplary young man. Excellent pilot and friend, always attentive to the call to talk with us and do it with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Rest in peace Fico Gutiérrez Hoppe 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/CrR4kZS9Lt — Juan Carlos Casco (@jccasco) January 30, 2023 “Our dearest Fico went to heaven. We share the tremendous pain of his parents and his brothers. Little Champion has made it to the biggest checkered flag. We will miss him on the slopes, yes, but we will always carry him in our hearts. Goodbye Driver”, shared the narrator Ricardo “Pato” Galindo. 🏁 Our dearest Fico went to heaven. We share the tremendous pain of his parents and his brothers. Little Champion has made it to the biggest checkered flag. We will miss him on the slopes, yes, but we will always carry him in our hearts. Goodbye Driver 🙏🏻 🏁 pic.twitter.com/P1mj6NDniv — 🏁 The Galindo Duck 👊🏻🇲🇽 (@elpatogalindo) January 30, 2023 With all the words of encouragement, Max Gutierrez thanked support and reported on a mass to fire Fico. Writing New Electric Autos Source: Excelsior