The Dutch pilot Dilano Van’t Hoff has passed away this Saturday at the age of 18. The death occurred as a result of the serious accident suffered at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in the European Regional Formula Championship (FRECA), which celebrates its fourth round of the season on the Belgian track.
“We are devastated by the loss of one of our brightest Dutch talents. He brought so much energy to our team over the years that he raced with us. Dilano has been part of our racing family since his motorsport debut with MP in 2021. ”, confirmed his team, MP Motorsport.
During the last stage of the second race of the day, an accident occurred at the entrance to the Kemmel Straight, where visibility was poor due to the rain.
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Among those involved were the Swiss Joshua Dufek and the American Enzo Scionti. Also the Irishman Adam Fitzgerald and Van’t Hoff himself.
“We are so sad to learn of the passing of Dilano van ‘t Hoff today at Spa-Francorchamps.
Dilano died in pursuit of his dream to reach the pinnacle of motorsport.
Along with the entire motorsport community, our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
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It was these last two who carried out the most serious action. With Fitzgerald impacting brutally, in the shape of a ‘T’, against the Dutchman’s car.
Both were taken to the hospital, where Van’t Hoff died after failing to overcome his injuries.
Van’t Hoff, who in 2021 won the Spanish F4 Championship, was sixteenth in the FRECA general classification, which he was contesting for the second consecutive year.
The driver Dilano Van t’Hoff, who was competing in the European Regional Formula Championship, prior to the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, died after being hit by another car during a multiple accident at the exit of the Eau Rouge curve.
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With information from Europa Press
2023-07-01 15:56:09
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