18-year-old racer dies in F3 race

Belgian Dilano van 't Hoff, a Dutchman, died after a series of accidents at the Belgian Spa-Francorchamps racetrack on the afternoon of July 1.

The incident happened in round 8 of the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship (Formula 3).

In the rain and slippery conditions, a multi-rider crash occurred at the end of Raidillon corner, as the Kemmel straight approached. Of the three riders involved, Dilano van 't Hoff was unconscious and died on the way to hospital. The other two riders were seriously injured.

Dilano van 't Hoff is racing for the MP Motorsport team.

18-year-old racer Dilano van 't Hoff. Photo: Instagram/Dilano van 't Hoff

On the homepage, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dilano van 't Hoff at Spa Francorchamps. Dilano passed away while pursuing his dream of reaching the pinnacle of motorsport . Together with the motorsport community, we would like to express our condolences to his family and loved ones."

This is the fifth year of the Formula Regional European Championship. The race is named after the Alpine engine manufacturer. The race features 12 teams: ART Grand Prix, G4 Racing, Trident, Arden, Sainteloc, Prema, Van Amersfoort, MP, Monolite, KIC, R-ace GP and RPM.

18-year-old racer dies in F3 race

Spa-Francorchamps will host rounds 7 and 8 of this year's season, with previous rounds taking place at the prestigious Imola, Barcelona-Catalunya and Hungaroring circuits.

Raidillon is considered the most famous and dangerous corner of Spa-Francorchamps, which also hosts F1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship. In 2019, French driver Anthoine Hubert died here while competing in F2.

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