Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: The inaugural championship was won by Andy Soucek although was marred by the death of Henry Surtees during Round 4 at Brands Hatch .
Simplified: The first championship was won by Andy Soucek . The season was marred by the death of Henry Surtees during Round 4 at Brands Hatch .