F2 driver Hubert dies in crash

belgium, August 31 

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Racing driver Anthoine Hubert died today following a crash during the Formula Two race held before this weekend's F1 Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA announced .

  In a statement, the auto racing governing body said that Hubert, 22, died following a "serious incident" at Spa-Francorchamps, a three-car pile-up in the second lap of the race. "The scene was immediately attended by emergency and medical crews, and all drivers were taken to the medical centre," read the statement.

 "As a result of the incident, the FIA regrets to inform that the driver of car number 19, Antoine Hubert (FRA), succumbed to his injuries, and passed away at 18:35." Juan Manuel Correa is in a "stable condition" at the CHU hospital in Liege, the FIA said. — Reuters