Anthoine Hubert, BWT Arden driver in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, has succumbed to injuries after a serious accident involving 3 cars at Raidillon at Spa-Francorchamps.

On Lap 2 of the 25 Lap race, the Frenchman Hubert crashed into the outside of the Raidillon corner. Whilst his car spun and slowed after hitting the tyre barrier, Juan-Manuel Correa collected the BWT Arden car at high speed, flipping his car onto its rollhoop. Hubert’s car split upon impact, with the red flags coming out moments after the pair collided to allow the medical and emergency teams to work.

All three drivers were taken to the medical centre, where Giuliano Alesi (also involved) was declared fit and Correa has been moved to the CHU Liége hospital for further treatment. However, Hubert died at 18:35 local time.

In a statement posted on the FIA’s Facebook page:

Statement: Incident during FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race, Spa Francorchamps

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) regrets to advise that a serious incident involving cars #12, #19 and #20 occurred at 17:07 on 31/08/19 as a part of the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps, round 17 of the season.

The scene was immediately attended by emergency and medical crews, and all drivers were taken to the medical centre.

As a result of the incident, the FIA regrets to inform that the driver of car #19, Anthoine Hubert (FRA), succumbed to his injuries, and passed away at 18:35.

The driver of car #12, Juan-Manuel Correa (USA), is in a stable condition and is being treated at the CHU Liège hospital. More information on his condition will be provided when it becomes available.

The driver of car #20 Giuliano Alesi (FRA) was checked and declared fit at the medical centre.

The FIA is providing support to the event organisers and the relevant authorities, and has commenced an investigation into the incident.

Everyone from the Motorsport Media group wishes Anthoine’s family and friends our deep condolences.