TEENAGE driver Dilano van’t Hoff has tragically died aged 18.
The up and coming motorsport star passed away after being involved in an accident at Spa this morning.
The tragic incident occurred at the Spa track also used for Formula 1
The track at Spa, which is also used for Formula 1, was hosting a Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) event.
In a statement, FRECA confirmed: “Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sadly announces the death of MP Motorsport driver Dilano van’t Hoff.
“The incident happened during Spa-Francorchamps race 2.
“We want to express our sincere condolences to the family, team and friends.
“Royal Automobile Club of Belgium, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and SRO Motorsports Group join Alpine and ACI in expressing their sincerest condolences to the driver’s family, team and friends.”
In a further statement, 24 Hours of Spa wrote: “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.
“We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and MP Motorsport.”
They also confirmed that a minute’s silence would be held before the race, and that all start-line entertainment had been cancelled.
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