Tragic Spa Crash Sparks Calls for Investigation and Safety Changes in Formula Racing
Max Verstappen has criticized the decision to restart the Formula Regional Europe race at Spa-Francorchamps in heavy rain, which resulted in the death of 18-year-old driver van 't Hoff. Verstappen argued that the race should not have been restarted due to the poor visibility caused by the spray generated by the cars. He called for improvements in reducing spray and emphasized the need to prioritize safety. F1 has been working on solutions to reduce spray, and Mercedes and McLaren will conduct a trial of new wet weather wheel arches at Silverstone.