Dutch Teen F1 driver Dilano Van’t Hoff was killed at the spa

Dilano van ‘t Hoff, a Dutch racing driver, tragically lost his life in a crash during a Formula Regional European Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium. The incident occurred on Saturday while the race was taking place under wet conditions during a restart. Van ‘t Hoff was only 18 years old.

Van ‘t Hoff had made his debut with MP Motorsport in 2021 and had a successful season, winning the Spanish Formula 4 championship. The team, in a statement, expressed deep sadness and confirmed the passing of their driver due to the crash at Spa-Francorchamps. They described van ‘t Hoff as one of their brightest Dutch talents, noting the energy he brought to the team during his time racing with them.

The racing community mourns the loss of Dilano van ‘t Hoff and remembers his contributions to the sport.

Spa-Francorchamps has witnessed its second fatality in four years, following the tragic death of Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert in 2019. Dilano van ‘t Hoff, who lost his life in a crash at the same track, has now joined this unfortunate list.

In a statement, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed deep sadness upon hearing the news of Dilano van ‘t Hoff’s passing at Spa-Francorchamps. Domenicali acknowledged that van ‘t Hoff had been pursuing his dream to reach the highest level of motorsport, highlighting the tragic circumstances that cut short his journey.

The motorsport community mourns the loss of Dilano van ‘t Hoff and reflects on the inherent risks faced by those who aspire to compete at the pinnacle of the sport.

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