F2 Star Juan Manuel Correa Reveals He Had to Sign ‘Manslaughter’ Papers After His Tragic Crash With Pierre Gasly’s Best Friend

Vidit Dhawan | 15/04/2023
F2 Star Juan Manuel Correa Reveals He Had to Sign 'Manslaughter' Papers After His Tragic Crash With Pierre Gasly's Best Friend

Formula 2 racer Juan Manuel Correa has recently revealed some shocking details of the events that transpired after his fatal crash with Anthoine Hubert led to the latter’s death. The American driver had a horrific accident with Hubert at the 2019 Belgian GP as the two collided while racing at 218 km/hr between Eau Rouge and Raidillon.

While Correa survived the crash albeit with multiple injuries, Hubert, unfortunately, died immediately after the impact. Following the crash, several blamed Correa for ‘killing’ Hubert. The French driver was current Alpine star Pierre Gasly’s childhood best friend.

‘Made me sign some involuntary manslaughter papers’: Correa

In a video that has recently gone viral, Juan Manuel Correa revealed how the Belgian police launched an investigation into ‘manslaughter’ after Anthoine Hubert tragically passed away. While the police had to carry out such an investigation as per Belgian law, this news came as a complete shocker to Correa.

“Next morning (the day after the crash) like 6:00 AM, the Belgian police and prosecutor came into my hospital room and made me sign some involuntary manslaughter papers,” explained the 23-year-old. The interviewer was in complete shock on hearing the same as she clarified if the police were investigating him for ‘killing’ Hubert.

Correa replied by stating, “Well, yes, I technically did. But I did not know that somebody had died”. The American then went on to explain Belgium’s law and why he was made to sign those papers. He said that as per Belgium’s law, any person involved in such an incident has to acknowledge that an investigation is being conducted.

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Correa previously claimed the FIA provided him with ‘zero’ help

In an earlier conversation on the Track Limits podcast, Juan Manuel Correa explained how the FIA provided him with ‘zero’ help after his fatal crash with Anthoine Hubert. He explained how it felt to him that the FIA were only there to help him when it suited them and not when he actually needed them.

Correa then concluded his remarks by explaining how he would be there for another racer if they were to suffer a similar incident to what he did. “I’ll be there for them as no one was for me. (Hence,) I know what they need and what is missing,” he explained.

 

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Vidit Dhawan

Vidit Dhawan, a Formula 1 Editor at The SportsRush, is intrinsically connected with everything around the sport — from the engine roar, the cacophony on the grandstands to the action. He fell in love with F1 during the inaugural Indian GP in 2011. After more than a decade of deep engagement with the sport, Vidit insists he will remain a lifelong fan of Fernando Alonso, and sees the future of F1 in Charles Leclerc. A sports fanatic from childhood, he discovered his passion for writing while pursuing a bachelor's degree in international and global studies. Vidit has written over 1,700 articles, ranging from news reports to opinions. He thrives covering live action, and loves to dig into the contrasting personalities in the F1 bandwagon and narrate their journey in life as well as the sport. Vidit also follows tennis and football, enjoys playing as well as coaching chess.

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