Formula Regional driver Dilano van 't Hoff killed in Spa crash

Formula Regional driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff was tragically killed this today in a crash at Spa Francorchamps.

Competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, the 2021 Spanish F4 champion was involved in a shunt coming onto the Kemmel Straight, in a similar area to that which claimed the life of F2 Anthoine Hubert in 2019.

“MP Motorsport is deeply saddened to confirm that our driver, Dilano van ’t Hoff has passed away as a result of a crash during the second race of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine at Spa Francorchamps,” a statement from his team said.

“We are devastated at the loss of one of our brightest Dutch talents, who brought so much energy to our team during the years he raced with us. Dilano has been a part of our racing family since his motorsport debut with MP back in 2021.

“We offer our sincere condolences to Dilano’s family and his loved ones, and are in full support of them and our team members who have lost not only a driver but a friend as well.”

“We are so sad to learn of the passing of Dilano van ‘t Hoff today at Spa-Francorchamps,” said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.

“Dilano died in pursuit of his dream to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. Along with the entire motorsport community, our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”

The 18-year-old Dutch driver was in only his third year of car racing, having taken the Spanish F4 title in 2021 with 10 wins.

A minute’s silence was held before today’s F2 race at the Red Bull Ring.

Motor Sport sends its sincere condolences to Dilano van ‘t Hoff’s family and friends.