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Anthoine Hubert died following a high-speed Formula 2 crash at Spa-Francorchamps six years ago.
Pierre Gasly mentioned how his perception of the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit has shifted over time, given its significance as the venue of the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite being a beloved track known for its high-speed corners and F1 history, Spa became associated with tragedy in 2019 following the fatal accident of Anthoine Hubert during a Formula 2 race. As a close friend of Hubert, Gasly finds each return to Spa emotionally challenging, contrasting with his initial fondness for the circuit during the early stages of his career. Gasly expressed his conflicted emotions, describing the track as beautiful and recalling his first single-seater victory there in Formula 4. He admitted that the mix of excitement for racing at Spa and the poignant memories creates a unique and difficult experience, but he strives to draw strength from the somber circumstances and channel it into his performance on the track.
