French racer Anthoine Hubert dies after horrific crash in Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps
5 years, 4 months ago

French racer Anthoine Hubert dies after horrific crash in Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps

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Racing driver Anthoine Hubert died on Saturday following a crash during the Formula Two race held before this weekend’s F1 Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA announced. Spa-Francorchamps: Motor racing prospect Anthoine Hubert was killed on Saturday by a horrific high-speed crash just minutes into the Formula Two race held before this weekend’s F1 Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA announced. Hubert, who was considered a serious talent by Renault’s F1 set up, died aged 22 following a three-car pile-up also involving Juan Manuel Correa and Giuliano Alesi at the exit of the Raidillon corner, one of the fastest sections of the quick Spa-Francorchamps track. My thoughts are with him and his family, friends, team and loved ones.” In a statement, the FIA said that BWT Arden driver Hubert died at 6.35 pm local time, while Correa is in a “stable condition” at the CHU hospital in Liege after suffering leg fractures in the crash.

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F2 Driver Kush Maini Survives Horrendous Car at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
3 months, 3 weeks ago

F2 Driver Kush Maini Survives Horrendous Car at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

News 18  

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1. The scary incident occurred on the opening lap of the Formula 2 race which preceded the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert had succumbed to his injuries following …

Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix secures one year extension for 2025
1 year, 2 months ago

Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix secures one year extension for 2025

The Hindu  

Formula One’s Belgian Grand Prix has secured a one-year extension to its current deal, keeping it on the calendar through 2025. Formula One driver’s, members of each team and staff observe a minute’s silence ahead of the race in memory of Anthoine Hubert, who was killed in an accident during a Formula 2 race on Saturday. Valdrin Xhemaj/Pool via REUTERS …

Dutch teenager Dilano van ’t Hoff dies after a crash at race in Belgium
1 year, 6 months ago

Dutch teenager Dilano van ’t Hoff dies after a crash at race in Belgium

Associated Press  

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Dutch teenage driver Dilano van ’t Hoff died after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship in Belgium, organizers said Saturday. “Everyone associated with the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is devastated by the news that Formula Regional EU by Alpine driver Dilano van ’t Hoff lost his life in an accident during this morning’s race,” …

Belgian Grand Prix: Memories of Anthoine Hubert's fatal accident remind F1 of the thin line between excitement and tragedy
4 years, 4 months ago

Belgian Grand Prix: Memories of Anthoine Hubert's fatal accident remind F1 of the thin line between excitement and tragedy

The Independent  

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Hubert remembered at Belgian GP, one year after his death
4 years, 4 months ago

Hubert remembered at Belgian GP, one year after his death

The Hindu  

Crouching with his hands locked and head bowed, Formula One driver Pierre Gasly laid flowers at the spot where his friend Anthoine Hubert died last year after a horrific crash on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix. “For me it’s just very hard to accept he’s not with us anymore.” The 22-year-old Hubert died during an F2 race, following …

Correa in induced coma after Hubert fatal crash
5 years, 4 months ago

Correa in induced coma after Hubert fatal crash

Associated Press  

MONZA, Italy — Juan Manuel Correa, the American driver injured in a Formula Two crash which claimed the life of Anthoine Hubert at the Belgian GP last weekend, has been placed in an induced coma at a London hospital. A statement released by Correa’s family reads: “As time has progressed, new complications have surfaced as a consequence of the massive …

F1 Raceweek: Sebastian Vettel says Anthoine Hubert death shows danger before Italian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

F1 Raceweek: Sebastian Vettel says Anthoine Hubert death shows danger before Italian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Sebastian Vettel admitted the death of Anthoine Hubert at Spa was a "wake-up" call and said Formula One safety must always be a higher priority than entertainment. Four-time world champion Vettel, 32, said on Thursday it was a cruel reminder of the dangers of motorsport, coming almost five years after the crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix that led …

Anthoine Hubert death: What Lewis Hamilton said when he saw fatal F2 crash live while speaking to media
5 years, 4 months ago

Anthoine Hubert death: What Lewis Hamilton said when he saw fatal F2 crash live while speaking to media

The Independent  

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Pierre Gasly has paid tribute to F2 driver Anthoine Hubert, who died at the Belgian Grand Prix.
5 years, 4 months ago

Pierre Gasly has paid tribute to F2 driver Anthoine Hubert, who died at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Hindu  

Pierre Gasly has paid an emotional tribute to Anthoine Hubert following the Formula Two driver's death after a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. Gasly, a close friend of Hubert, competed in the F1 Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing ninth in his first race for Toro Rosso following his move from Red Bull. READ: Formula 1: Winless Vettel in need …

Belgium GP: Leclerc gets the win he deserves, Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Bottas complete podium
5 years, 4 months ago

Belgium GP: Leclerc gets the win he deserves, Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Bottas complete podium

The Hindu  

It was a difficult weekend for everyone at Spa-Francorchamps and the motorsports community at large. RELATED | Hamilton hails Leclerc, says he outperformed Vettel I’ve been lucky that in 18 years of driving race cars, I’ve only once been involved in a race where someone has been killed. There was not a lot more that Mercedes could have done on …

Daniel Ricciardo says he considered pulling out of Belgian Grand Prix after Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert's death
5 years, 4 months ago

Daniel Ricciardo says he considered pulling out of Belgian Grand Prix after Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert's death

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Australian Ricciardo, who was a friend of Bianchi and raced on that day at Suzuka, admitted he had to ask himself if he really wanted to compete given what was going through his head. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Daniel Ricciardo says he considered pulling out of the Belgian Grand Prix after the death on Saturday of Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert. It …

Lewis Hamilton believes F1 will continue to strive for safety following Anthoine Hubert’s tragic death
5 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton believes F1 will continue to strive for safety following Anthoine Hubert’s tragic death

The Independent  

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Anthoine Hubert's death triggers safety probe
5 years, 4 months ago

Anthoine Hubert's death triggers safety probe

The Hindu  

Improved safety standards in motor racing will be pursued relentlessly and research into better protection for drivers will never stop, according to the sport’s ruling body. READ : I can't enjoy it fully - Charles Leclerc dedicates maiden F1 win to Anthoine Hubert “Once different technologies become available, different materials become available -- safety is an ever-evolving process. “We’ll continue …

Anthoine Hubert death: Daniel Ricciardo considered pulling out of Belgian GP after seeing fatal F2 crash
5 years, 4 months ago

Anthoine Hubert death: Daniel Ricciardo considered pulling out of Belgian GP after seeing fatal F2 crash

The Independent  

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Formula 1 2019: Charles Leclerc pips Lewis Hamilton to win Belgian GP, dedicates maiden F1 title to late Anthoine Hubert
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Charles Leclerc pips Lewis Hamilton to win Belgian GP, dedicates maiden F1 title to late Anthoine Hubert

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Charles Leclerc dedicated his maiden Formula One victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to his late friend, Anthoine Hubert on an emotional day at a sombre Spa-Francorchamps. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Charles Leclerc dedicated his maiden Formula One victory at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to his late friend, Anthoine Hubert on an emotional day at a sombre Spa-Francorchamps. …

Anthoine Hubert death: F2 driver killed in Belgium GP feature race crash, aged 22
5 years, 4 months ago

Anthoine Hubert death: F2 driver killed in Belgium GP feature race crash, aged 22

The Independent  

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Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in car crash during Belgian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in car crash during Belgian Grand Prix

India TV News  

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert was killed in a crash at the Belgium Grand Prix. The incident took place on Saturday when the 22-year-old Frenchman's car suffered a huge impact from the car of American Juan Manuel Correa at about 170 mph at the Raidillon swerves. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, wrote, "Absolutely shock by the tragic accident of Anthoine Hubert. A …

F2 crash: Belgian Grand Prix feature race cancelled after horrific crash at Spa-Francochamps
5 years, 4 months ago

F2 crash: Belgian Grand Prix feature race cancelled after horrific crash at Spa-Francochamps

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Formula 1 2019: F1 to hold minute's silence in memory of late Anthoine Hubert ahead of Belgian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2019: F1 to hold minute's silence in memory of late Anthoine Hubert ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

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Formula One will hold a minute’s silence ahead of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix in memory of Anthoine Hubert who was killed in a crash during a Formula Two race at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit on Saturday. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Formula One will hold a minute’s silence ahead of Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix in memory of Anthoine Hubert who was killed in a …

Lewis Hamilton leads tributes to 'hero' Hubert after 22-year-old Formula 2 driver dies
5 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton leads tributes to 'hero' Hubert after 22-year-old Formula 2 driver dies

The Hindu  

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has led the tributes to Anthoine Hubert, the 22-year-old Formula 2 driver who died following a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix. In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Hamilton hailed Hubert as a "hero" and referenced the continuing risk of participating in top-level motorsport. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, a year younger than …

Charles Leclerc dedicates Formula 1 victory to Anthoine Hubert
5 years, 4 months ago

Charles Leclerc dedicates Formula 1 victory to Anthoine Hubert

CNN  

CNN — Charles Leclerc claimed the first Formula 1 victory of his young career in the Belgian Grand Prix and dedicated the win to friend Anthoine Hubert, who died following a crash on Saturday. In my first race, we drove together, it’s a shame what happened yesterday, I can’t enjoy my victory fully.” For much of the closing stages it …

Anthoine Hubert killed in crash at Belgian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

Anthoine Hubert killed in crash at Belgian Grand Prix

CNN  

CNN — Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has died after a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has confirmed. Hubert, 22, died at 6:45 p.m. local time, the FIA said, while American Correa remains in a stable condition and is being treated at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege hospital. Teams and drivers from across …

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