F2 race at Belgian GP halted due to big crash and fire
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026

The F2 race at the Belgian Grand Prix was red-flagged following a significant crash involving Trident driver Laurens van Hoepen. The incident led to a fire that necessitated the stoppage of the race. Details surrounding the crash and its implications continue to develop as officials assess the situation and ensure safety protocols are followed. The status of the race remains ongoing as recovery efforts are underway.
- •Laurens van Hoepen involved in a major crash at Belgian GP.
- •Crash triggered a fire, leading to a red-flag stoppage.
- •Race officials are currently evaluating safety conditions.
- •Ongoing status of the race remains pending as recovery efforts unfold.
"A big crash saw Trident driver Laurens van Hoepen taken out during the F2 race at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WEC•Sep 26, 2026, 7:03 AMStoffel Vandoorne to leave Peugeot’s WEC Hypercar team after Fuji
F1•Sep 26, 2026, 6:29 AMFernando Alonso's only goal in no-hope Baku: Save parts for F1's triple-header- F1•Sep 26, 2026, 6:14 AMOne stop, three routes: how Azerbaijan GP strategy could unfold
F1•Sep 26, 2026, 6:11 AMF1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Azerbaijan GP
F1•Sep 26, 2026, 6:09 AMChadwick says driving F1 car 'top of bucket list'
WEC•Sep 26, 2026, 5:56 AMWEC cancels Fuji WEC qualifying amid treacherous weather
