Motorsport claimed the life of British Porsche driver Sean Edwards today.

The 26-year-old was a passenger in a Porsche 996 that crashed went off the track and crashed into barriers at Australia's Queensland Raceway today, instantly killing Edwards.

Here are some of the tweets from the teams and drivers of F1 paying their condolences.

"Sad to hear the news from Sean Edwards. My thoughts with his Family, as always this sport gives a lot but at the same time can take everything."
McLaren driver Sergio Perez (@SChecoPerez)

"Wow again bad news.. #RIP Sean Edwards! What a tragedy!"
Caterham's dutch driver Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde)

"All at McLaren extend their sincere condolences to the friends and family of @SeanEdwardsR RIP."
McLaren F1 team (@McLarenF1)

"A sad day for the motorsport community with the loss of Porsche Supercup driver Sean Edwards."
Lotus F1 team (@Lotus_F1Team