Aston Martin Mourns Mick Fern 'Biscuit' – Beloved F1 Team Member Passes Away

The Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team is in mourning this week following the passing of Mick Fern, the beloved tyre technician known to everyone in the paddock as 'Biscuit'. Fern passed away peacefully on the Wednesday after the Hungarian Grand Prix, surrounded by his family and friends.

Fern was a fixture of the Formula 1 paddock for 35 years. He worked on and off for the Silverstone-based squad since 1999, when the team was still known as Jordan, and most recently rejoined in 2015. As a tyre technician, he was responsible for the tyres on one half of the Aston Martin garage on race weekends, most recently working on Lance Stroll's side of the team.

His absence at the Hungarian Grand Prix was noted by the entire paddock. Aston Martin placed a sign reading 'Biscuit. Thinking of you.' outside the team's garage, on the pre-race grid, and in the paddock. Figures from across the Formula 1 community united for a picture of support and well wishes, a testament to the respect he commanded across the pit lane.

Aston Martin led the tributes in a social media post, calling Fern a 'true stalwart' who 'welcomed everyone with open arms' and 'made our travelling world feel more like home.' The team added: 'Biscuit spent 35 years in the paddock, and he was respected by all who worked with him. We are all so grateful for our time together and will dearly miss his warmth and humour.'

Fern was more than a colleague; he was a character. He was featured in a Sky Sports F1 inside look last season, and in 2021 Aston Martin showcased him alongside colleague Jim Duffy in a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an F1 tyre over a grand prix weekend. Those who worked with him remember his friendliness, his readiness to help teammates, and his willingness to share insights with guests in the garage.

The loss of Mick Fern is a reminder that Formula 1 is built not just by drivers and engineers, but by the unsung heroes who make the travelling circus feel like home. The entire F1 community extends its condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at Aston Martin. If you have memories of Biscuit or would like to learn more about Aston Martin's tributes, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or explore our related coverage.