Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18, dies after tragic accident in junior race at Spa

Dutch driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18 has died after a tragic accident in a junior race at Spa

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Dutch driver Dilano Van ‘t Hoff has tragically passed away after an accident during the Formula Regional European Championship at Spa on Saturday.

The 18-year-old, racing for Alpine, lost his life after the incident during race 2 on Saturday morning at the circuit in Belgium.

The circuit, Spa-Francorchamps, issued a statement on Saturday saying: “Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine sadly announces the death of MP motorsport driver Dilano Van ‘T Hoff.

“The incident happened during Spa-Francorchamps race 2. We want to express our sincere condolences to the family, team and friends.

“Royal Automobile Club of Belgium, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps and SRO Motorsports Group join Alpine and ACI in expressing their sincerest condolences to the driver’s family, team and friends.”

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