The 18-year-old Dutch driver lost his life on Saturday morning during a race
The world of motor racing has a dark cloud over it on Saturday, as driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff died on Saturday morning after a serious accident at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, where the FRECA race was taking place.
The incident occurred during the closing stages of the second race. Adam Fitzgerald, Joshua Dufek and Enzo Scionti were also involved.
It all happened at the entrance of the Kemmel straight, where there was very little visibility due to the water on the track.
Van ‘t Hoff was left in the middle of the track and Fitzgerald crashed into him, a nasty T-shaped collision.
The race was immediately suspended and the drivers were treated by the medical team on the track.
Both Van ‘t Hoff and Fitzgerald were taken to the circuit’s medical centre, where the worst news was confirmed. Van ‘t Hoff had passed away from his injuries.
It is the same area of the same track that F2 driver Anthoine Hubert crashed at and died in 2019. Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has also had a very serious crash there in the wet but he was able to walk away.
“Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sadly announces the death of MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff,” a statement read.
“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.”
This was the 18-year-old Dutchman’s third season in the FRECA, his second with the MP Motorsport team.
He was 16th in the overall standings. He won the Spanish Formula 4 in 2021, also with MP Motorsport.
