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The world of motorsport pays tribute to Anthoine Hubert

Following the death of Anthoine Hubert, victim of an accident during a Formula 2 long race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) on Saturday August 31, the entire motorsport world is paying tribute to the Frenchman: F1, F2 , World RX, WEC, GT3, etc.

Published on 01/09/2019 à 13:15

Medhi Casaurang

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The world of motorsport pays tribute to Anthoine Hubert

The Ardennes paddock is of course affected by this tragedy. Renault, who placed him in his Academy last winter, is in shock. Cyril Abiteboul, general director of Renault Sport Racing, thinks “to Anthoine’s friends and family during this tragic time. Anthoine was a brilliant young man. His performances and his behavior on and off the track made him a true gentleman.

It was a pleasure and an honor to have welcomed him to our Academy. Our teams will be terribly missed.enstone and Viry, but his spirit will continue to accompany us and we run in his memory. »

 

Lewis Hamilton expressed himself as often through his Instagram account, and wanted to remind people of the dangerousness of car racing. “It’s devastating. Rest your soul Anthoine. My prayers and thoughts are with your family today.

If any of you who watch and enjoy this sport think that for a second what we are doing is safe, you are sorely mistaken.

All these drivers risk their lives when they take to the track and people seriously need to understand that because it's not the case enough. Not from the fans, not from some of the people who actually work in the sport.

Anthoine is a hero, for taking the risk to pursue his dreams. I'm so sad this happened. Let us remember him. Rest in peace my brother. »

Mattia Binotto, the main team of Ferrari, points to the security of the competition. “This event abruptly brings us back to reality, and reminds us that racing is sometimes dangerous. This is why we must all continue to work on safety, so that these tragedies do not happen again.​

The promise that I would like to make on behalf of the Scuderia is that our commitment on this subject will be even more important. »

Almost all the drivers active on social networks had a thought for Anthoine Hubert. Thus, George Russell shared a GP3 Series podium photo with the mention " I can not believe ".

 

Charles Leclerc remembered the ERDF Masters Kart in Bercy in 2011, where the two young boys finished on the podium. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I can't believe it. Rest in peace.

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Le karting, a step in the career thatEsteban Ocon also recalled. The Frenchman explained « We were the same age (22 years old. Editor’s note), we started competing together, we fought on the track for years. »

 

The French's opponents in Formula 2 did the same, like Louis Delétraz, who offered good resistance before conceding a defeat to Monaco: “I have no words. We lost one of the best, one of my best friends in the paddock. »

 

Mick Schumacher, who cited Anthoine Hubert as one of the people “the nicest ones” of F2 the previous week, is shaken. “Fate is brutal. Loss is eternal. Antoine, you already miss us. »

 

Minutes of silence are observed on circuits around the world. In Lohéac (Ille-et-Vilaine), competitors in the World Championship of rallycross (World) paid tribute:

 

In Silverstone (Great Britain), the starting grid for the launch of the 2019-20 season of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) was sadly silent:

 

In Portland, Oregon, simon pagenaud and all the staff of theIndyCar observed a time of contemplation:

 

Finally, the French GT drivers are also deeply marked. Dorian Boccolacci and Simon Gachet, entered in Blancpain GT World Challenge Europe at the Nürburgring (Germany), recalled the moments of friendship shared in Formula Renault Eurocup, in F3 or in F2 with Anthoine Hubert.

“This common passion brought us together a long time ago in karting, this passion took us to Formula 2, this same passion separated us and took a friend... But I will never forget you Tonio! I will carry you in my heart forever. »

 

 

 

 

 

All AUTO editorial staffhebdo sends its sincere condolences to the family of Anthoine Hubert, his loved ones and his friends. 

Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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