Motorsport community pays tribute to "hero" Hubert
Tributes have started to come in from the motorsport community following the death of Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Hubert tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in a serious accident during Saturday’s F2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
The 22-year-old Frenchman was involved in a multi-car incident on the second lap of the race that resulted in his Arden car hitting the wall at the exit of the high-speed Raidillon corner before being struck by oncoming driver Juan Manuel Correa.
Tributes have started to come in from the motorsport community following the death of Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Hubert tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in a serious accident during Saturday’s F2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
The 22-year-old Frenchman was involved in a multi-car incident on the second lap of the race that resulted in his Arden car hitting the wall at the exit of the high-speed Raidillon corner before being struck by oncoming driver Juan Manuel Correa.
The race was immediately suspended before later being cancelled while medical crews attended the scene of the crash.
Hubert, who won the 2018 GP3 Series title prior to his graduation to F2 this year, was a member of the Renault Formula 1 junior programme.
As the devastating news filtered through, tributes began to be shared by teams and fellow drivers on social media…
F1 world championship leader Lewis Hamilton wrote on Instagram: “This is devastating. God rest your soul Anthoine. My prayers and thoughts are with you are your family today.
“If a single one of you watching and enjoying this sport think for a second what we do is safe your hugely mistaken.
“All these drivers put their life on the line when they hit the track and people need to appreciate that in a serious way but because it is not appreciated enough. Not from the fans nor some of the people actually working in the sport.
“Anthoine is a hero as far as I’m concerned, for taking the risk he did to chase his dreams. I’m so sad that this has happened. Let’s lift him up and remember him. Rest in peace brother.”
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto added: "It is almost impossible to find the words in these that are moments of great pain. Today's episode brings us back to reality brutally, reminding us that the motor sport we love so much is sometimes too dangerous.
"This is why we must all continue to work on security to make similar events no longer happen. The promise I want to make on behalf of the Scuderia is that our commitment on this front will be even stronger. Our thoughts and our energy go to Juan Manuel who is struggling.
"The whole team joins the loved ones of Anthoine in the immense pain. "
The entire Mercedes family sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anthoine Hubert, and his Arden and Renault teams on this tragic day.
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) August 31, 2019
No words. My deepest condolences to Anthoine’s family and friends. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/GFg1wHfcRD
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) August 31, 2019
Rest in peace Anthoine...
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) August 31, 2019
Very sad news regarding Anthoine Hubert.
— Alfa Romeo Racing (@alfaromeoracing) August 31, 2019
Our thoughts are with his family.
Haas F1 Team sends its deepest condolences to Anthoine Hubert’s family following this evening’s tragic news. Our thoughts go out to them as well as Arden, Renault and the FIA F2 community at this time.
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) August 31, 2019
I can not believe it. RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/vuiWBSMuPV
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) August 31, 2019
Can’t believe it, we had the same age, we started racing together and battled on track for years.
— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) August 31, 2019
All my thoughts goes to his family. Repose en paix Anthoine pic.twitter.com/ud5U7k4UAQ
It is with deep sadness that McLaren Racing learns of the passing of Anthoine Hubert in today’s Formula 2 race. The team sends its heartfelt condolences to Anthoine’s family and loved ones, his colleagues at the Arden team, and the entire F2 community. pic.twitter.com/pfhRS7fBbO
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) August 31, 2019
Statement from Otmar Szafnauer, CEO & Team Principal [1/2]:
— SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) August 31, 2019
“It’s almost impossible to find the right words at moments like these, but we are all devastated to hear the tragic news from today’s Formula 2 race."
Statement from Otmar Szafnauer, CEO & Team Principal [2/2]:
— SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) August 31, 2019
“Anthoine was a wonderful person and a tremendous racing talent who had already enjoyed great success in the sport. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and supporters.”
Gone far too soon. I can’t believe it. Rest In Peace Anthoine.
— Nicholas Latifi (@NicholasLatifi) August 31, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ul0WBLflSy
It's with great sadness and a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a friend and an amazing competitor. We want to offer our sincerest condolences to Antoine's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/qm05tjT6KP
— PREMA (@PREMA_Team) August 31, 2019
From everyone at ROKiT Williams Racing, our thoughts and prayers go out to the colleagues, friends and family of Anthoine Hubert following the tragic news in Spa today.
— ROKiT WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) August 31, 2019
My heart goes out to @AnthoineH and his family. A rising star of our sport taken too early, your achievements will shine on A sad day. You will be truly missed #RIP pic.twitter.com/YiKRycXw6b
— billywhizz (@BillyMonger) August 31, 2019
I have no words.. We lost one of the best, one of my best friends in the paddock. Antoine the angels will be with you up there. We miss you already. Repose-toi en paix pic.twitter.com/seXhymhtYx
— Louis Delétraz (@LouisDeletraz) August 31, 2019
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Anthoine Hubert. On behalf of the Honda Motor Company, I offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends."
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) August 31, 2019
- Toyoharu Tanabe pic.twitter.com/fFhDJvPUyF
Absolutely shocked by the tragic accident of Anthoine Hubert. Terrible. My thoughts are with him and his family, friends, team and loved ones. #F2 pic.twitter.com/NzLTSfqmqT
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) August 31, 2019
I’m deeply shocked & saddened by the loss of such a young talent today Antoine Hubert in @FIA_F2 .Sending love and strength to his family and friends.
— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) August 31, 2019
Can not believe it. No words can describe this loss. RIP Antoine, my friend. pic.twitter.com/l2EyHsrELR
— Nyck de Vries (@nyckdevries) August 31, 2019
RIP Anthoine. How terrible. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Anthoine #racingunited
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) August 31, 2019
All at W Series are shocked and saddened by the passing of Anthoine Hubert in this afternoon’s @FIA_F2 race at Spa.
— W Series (@WSeriesRacing) August 31, 2019
We send our deepest sympathy to Anthoine’s family and many friends, as well as to all at Arden.
Rest in peace, Anthoine. pic.twitter.com/E6ljBa6o5N
We are devastated by the news of Anthoine Hubert's tragic passing
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 31, 2019
All our thoughts are with his family and friends
He will never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/IJtA9hyJNw
Very sad news today here in Spa. Tragic day. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anthoine. https://t.co/hE9fvt6HHU
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) August 31, 2019
Renault Sport Racing is devastated at the loss of one of its brightest young talents, Anthoine Hubert, who passed away today following an accident involving several cars at Circuit Spa-Francorchamps. The 22-year-old Frenchman was racing for BWT-Arden in the FIA F2 Championship. pic.twitter.com/xB42xwBlY8
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) August 31, 2019
Rest in peace Anthoine
— Formula 2 (@FIA_F2) August 31, 2019
You will forever be in our hearts pic.twitter.com/rtOBGZDJlQ
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