F2 driver Anthoine Hubert dies in crash at Belgian Grand Prix F2 Crash Race called off

The FIA have confirmed that Formula Two driver Anthoine Hubert has died after a crash at a race in Belgium.

The 22-year-old Frenchman was involved in a high-speed accident on the second lap of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, with the race being stopped and immediately called off.

This was Hubert's second year on the F2 circuit.

He won the Monaco Grand Prix and French Grand Prix earlier this year.

"The FIA regrets to advise that a serious incident involving cars No.12, No.19 and No.20 occurred at 17:07 CEST on August 31 as a part of the FIA Formula Two Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps, in round 17 of the season," the FIA said in a statement.

"The scene was immediately attended by emergency and medical crews, and all drivers were taken to the medical centre.

"As a result of the incident, the FIA regrets to inform that the driver of car No.19, Anthoine Hubert, succumbed to his injuries and passed away at 18:35 CEST.

"The driver of car No.12, Juan-Manuel Correa, is in a stable condition and is being treated at the CHU Liege Hospital.

"More information on his condition will be provided when it becomes available.

"The driver of car No.20 Giuliano Alesi was checked and declared fit at the medical centre.

"The FIA is providing support to the event organisers and the relevant authorities and has commenced an investigation into the incident."