Tragedy struck the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) on Saturday as 18-year-old driver Dilano van 't Hoff lost his life in a multi-car collision at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The Dutch driver, competing for MP Motorsport, was involved in the devastating crash during the second race of the event under wet conditions.
The motorsport community mourned the young driver's passing, with a minute of silence held before the 24 Hours of Spa race later that day. The F2 community also held a moment of silence during the Round 8:Spielberg Sprint race at the Red Bull Ring on July 1, 2023. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)
MP Motorsport expressed their profound sorrow in a statement, describing van 't Hoff as one of the brightest Dutch talents and a valued member of their racing family since his debut with the team in 2021. They extended their deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, acknowledging the loss of both a driver and a friend.
Van 't Hoff had achieved success early in his career, winning the Spanish F4 championship in 2021. He was currently ranked 15th in the FRECA standings before the tragic incident.
The F2 community paying their respects. (Clive Rose/Getty Images)
FRECA also released a statement confirming van 't Hoff's death and extending condolences to his family, team, and friends. The Royal Automobile Club of Belgium, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, and SRO Motorsports Group joined in expressing their sympathies.
The Spa-Francorchamps racetrack. (Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images)
