After learning to race together and sharing an apartment, Anthoine Hubert’s longtime friend and Formula One great Pierre Gasly passed away tragically, leaving the world devastated.
Pierre Gasly, a longtime friend of Anthony Hubert, died in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix, leaving his family devastated.
Before the terrible collision, Gasly and the Formula 2 driver lived together for six years, educated together, and even learned to race together.
Hubert passed away from his wounds after a horrifying 150 mph crash at Spa-Francorchamps’ famed Eau Rogue corner.
A minute of silence was observed by Lewis Hamilton in memory of the French racer prior to this weekend’s Formula 1 main event in Belgium.
The Formula One driver Gasly has acknowledged that it has been difficult to process the unexpected passing of a close friend.
Following the Belgian Grand Prix, he made the following statement: “It was undoubtedly the most emotional pre-race I’ve ever had.”
“Because at 22, 23 years old, you’re not ready to experience this kind of moment and lose one of your closest friends.”
“I’ve been in karting with this man since I was seven years old; we’ve shared an apartment for six years and have been housemates.
We were classmates, and I attended the private school run by the federation with them from the age of 13 to the age of 19, studying under the same professor.
“It’s just awful.”
“I remain astonished. It’s surprising to me how quickly it goes by. It’s just awful.
“I already plan to see all our friends who I had in common with Anthoine [on Monday] because none of us really understand and realise what happened, and it’s just super sad.”
Charles Leclerc, Hubert’s childhood friend, won the Belgian Grand Prix and dedicated the victory to the 22-year-old.
“Please win this race for Anthoine,” I begged Charles prior to the race, Gasly continued. Charles, Anthoine, and I all began racing in the same year.”
