Earlier today, French F2 driver Anthoine Hubert tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in a horror crash in the Belgian GP feature race. That race was cancelled, and out of respect for the fallen, Sunday’s F2 race will also be cancelled.
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The motor racing world soon banded together to honour the young Frenchman who lost his life doing what he loved. This included a rather touching message from Lewis Hamilton. Anthoine Hubert collided with Juan Manuel Correa, Guiliano Alesi and Marino Sato. While Sato and Alesi were able to walk away, the real concern was for Hubert and Correa.
Sadly, Hubert would succumb to his injuries, but Correa is reportedly in a stable condition.
My thoughts and prayers go out to @AnthoineH family. He was such a talented driver and highly ranked.
Hope you rest in peace, bud. #RIPHubert pic.twitter.com/87foOm3cQj
— Adhie Sathya (@ImGerrardicted) August 31, 2019
I'm not sure if I want to see a F1 race tomorrow
— Sabine (@ArtSaSch) 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 ❤️
— Antonio Giovinazzi (@Anto_Giovinazzi) August 31, 2019
Let's try and remember Anthoine like this: like a winner and a beautiful soul.#F2 #RIP pic.twitter.com/0MfhCcD0I8
— F1 Feeder Series (@F1FeederSeries1) August 31, 2019
Wont be tweeting any pics from today….terribly sad news re @AnthoineH….#RIP #toyoung #F2 thoughts and prayers with all conected, his family and friends..motorsport is a fantastic sport that we all love..but the human element brings it home…😥😥😥😥😥
— andrew gallagher (@andygal1) August 31, 2019
Very sad news regarding Anthoine Hubert.
Our thoughts are with his family.
— Alfa Romeo Racing (@alfaromeoracing) August 31, 2019
This day has gone from peak to low. Absolutely speechless by the death of Anthoine Hubert. Thoughts are with him and his loved ones. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/N2Do65yi8v
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) August 31, 2019
Too young to go ;( #RIPHubert pic.twitter.com/E5V2f2ksVU
— Adhie Sathya (@ImGerrardicted) August 31, 2019
Truly devastating news.
RIP, Anthoine. 💔 pic.twitter.com/6uWfLnIWH8
— BBCF1 (@bbcf1) August 31, 2019
Rest in peace Anthoine Hubert. Such an amazing talent taken away from us far to early.
— Chris (@ChrisJohnson_F1) August 31, 2019
Don't know what to say really, was literally at work yesterday talking about what am amazing talent he is and now he's gone. Motorsport is a cruel game.
— Chris (@ChrisJohnson_F1) August 31, 2019
Very sad news… Whatever went wrong must be investigated. Terrible day for Motorsport and to all people who followed the sport #RIP Antoine Hubert #F2 https://t.co/iRd4sfdE7n
— Mahesh Mohan (@mahesh9112006) August 31, 2019
Statement from the Scuderia Ferrarihttps://t.co/ofS0Gd8eA6
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 31, 2019
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
Christian: "The tragic death of Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert at Spa today is a reminder of just how cruel motorsport, the sport we love, can be sometimes. In his rookie season, Anthoine was demonstrating to be a star of the future." (1/2)
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) August 31, 2019
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
Statement, Franz Tost: “Sadly today, motorsport has experienced a tragic loss with the passing of Formula 2 Driver Anthoine Hubert. This is a terribly sad moment for the entire motorsport community. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/TKxE0Bb3F3
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) August 31, 2019
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]:
“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."
— SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) 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
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
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
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
Fate is brutal. The loss is endless. Anthoine, we miss you already.
— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) August 31, 2019
We are devastated by the news of Anthoine Hubert's tragic passing
All our thoughts are with his family and friends
He will never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/IJtA9hyJNw
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 31, 2019
Rest in peace Anthoine… ❤️
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) August 31, 2019
Terrible news. RIP Antoine
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) 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