In an unfortunate turn of events, Dilano Van ’t Hoff has passed away after suffering fatal injuries from a crash in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine on Saturday. Following this, Max Verstappen and Co. have come ahead to mourn the tragic loss of the Dutch motorsport driver.
The 18-year-old driver who was driving for MP Motorsport was involved in a multi-car collision at the Spa-Francorchamps, where the conditions were wet. It was the final race of the weekend at Raidillon and was red-flagged after the crash.
How on earth did they allow them to race in these conditions, particularly at Spa of all places? RIP Dilano #FRECA pic.twitter.com/MCbHwrUbHQ
— Jai Sullivan (@jaisullivan) July 1, 2023
The race was stopped following the tragic incident, as the whole motorsport fraternity mourns the dead. After the official statement by MP Motorsport, back-to-back condolences flooded the internet with top motorsport personalities and officials.
Verstappen and Co. mourn Dilano Van ‘t Hoff
As soon as the news of the young Dutchman’s demise broke, it spread like wildfire. Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:
Verstappen sent condolences to Van ‘t Hoff’s family.
Extremely sad to hear the news about Dilano today.. I want to send my condolences to Dilano’s family and loved ones.
Rest in peace 🥀 pic.twitter.com/4XeowMZCsi
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 1, 2023
Carlos Sainz on the extremely sad day for Motorsport.
Terrible news from Spa. We’ve just learned Dilano Van’t Hoff has passed away after a big accident in Formula Regional.
It is an extremely sad day for the entire motorsport family and my thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends.
RIP Dilano 🙏🏻 https://t.co/zZhZet2kVx
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) July 1, 2023
It was heartbreaking for Charles Leclerc
.@Charles_Leclerc via IG stories: “heartbreaking. rest in peace dilano 🤍”
— leclerc data (@leclercdata) July 1, 2023
Lando Norris joined to mourn the young driver.
Heartbreaking. All of my thoughts are with Dilano’s loved ones right now.
Rest in Peace Dilano Van ‘t Hoff ❤️ https://t.co/0tsy7GSxxw
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 1, 2023
George Russell shared his thoughts too.
I am truly saddened to hear of Dilano’s passing today in Spa.
My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. https://t.co/dNyoSaMAhz
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 1, 2023
Who is to blame for the accident?
While there is still no official blame game over the accident, the fans are of the opinion that FIA should take responsibility for the debacle.
Admittedly, the situation did not seem a likely one to race as per the videos that flooded on the internet. Furthermore, if F1 would have been in the same situation, the race would probably have been called out or had been a shorter one.
All in all, there is repeated blame from the part of the fans against the governing body for allowing the race to undergo despite treacherous conditions.
