It’s been nearly a year since Anthoine Hubert tragically died during the FIA Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps in 2019. Hubert’s death reverberated throughout the racing community, and today we are taking a brief look back at the fatal crash that marked a most sorrowful moment in racing history.
Fatal Crash Spa Francorchamps
On August 15th, 2020, a fatal crash occurred at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium. The race organized for the day was a qualifying heat event for the International GT Open competition. Driver, Charles Leclerc, was provided with medical assistance but sadly died as a result of his severe injuries.
This tragedy speaks to the danger and risks taken on by drivers in competitive racing, and will no doubt have an effect on the motorsports community for weeks and months to come. The unfortunate crash serves as an example of why safety protocols and regulations must be strictly followed to ensure everyone’s safety at the racetrack.
- The race was held at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium
- The race was a qualifying heat event for the International GT Open competition
- Driver, Charles Leclerc, died as a result of his severe injuries
- The tragedy speaks to the danger and risks taken on by drivers in competitive racing
This has been a disturbing look back at the fatal crash at Spa-Francorchamps over forty-five years ago. On this day, we remember the tragedy, and give our respects to those who lost their lives during the accident. We stand together in remembering this day and honouring all those impacted by this heartbreaking incident.