A statement from the FIA announced that he died from a pulmonary embolism in Melbourne, on the eve of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend.
Whiting had been present in the Albert Park paddock on Wednesday.
Whiting first worked in Formula 1 for Hesketh Racing in 1977. But, Writing moved to Brabham in 1978, became best known working at Brabham to become its chief mechanic, helping Nelson Piquet to the world drivers' championship in 1981 and 1983 and would stay at the team until it was sold by then owner Bernie Ecclestone in 1988.
He moved to a position as FIA technical delegate in 1988 and safety delegate from 1997.
His role included overseeing track and car safety, technical and procedural matters on Grand Prix weekends plus starting the race itself.
Whiting was instrumental in pushing for improved safety standards in F1, and was a driving force behind the introduction of the halo at the start of last year.
This is one of the guys that made Formula 1 and Motor-racing in general safer so that is why we celebrate his life and legacy in this sport today and remember that.
R.I.P. Charlie Whiting
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