Dutch driver Dilano van ’t Hoff, 18, dies after tragic accident in junior race at Spa
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch driver Dilano Van ’t Hoff has tragically passed away after an accident during the Formula Regional European Championship at Spa on Saturday. The circuit, Spa-Francorchamps, issued a statement on Saturday saying: “Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sadly announces the death of MP motorsport driver Dilano Van ’T Hoff. His team, MT Motorsport, stated: “MP Motorsport is deeply saddened to confirm that our driver, Dilano van ’t Hoff, has passed away as a result of a crash during the second race of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at Spa Francorchamps. We offer our sincere condolences to Dilano’s family and his loved ones, and are in full support of them and our team members who have lost not only a driver but a friend as well.” F1 president Stefano Domenicali said: “We are so sad to learn of the passing of Dilano van ’t Hoff today at Spa-Francorchamps.