Key takeaways:
- Hyundai Motorsport confirmed the tragic news that driver Craig Breen had passed away in an accident during a pre-event test for Croatia Rally.
- Craig Breen was a well-known and successful rally driver, having won the WRC2 championship in 2017.
- The rally community has been deeply affected by the news of Breen’s death, and many have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Today, Hyundai Motorsport confirmed the tragic news that driver Craig Breen had passed away in an accident during a pre-event test for Croatia Rally. The team released a statement expressing their sadness and condolences to Breen’s family, friends, and fans.
The incident occurred just after midday local time, and Breen’s co-driver James Fulton was unharmed. The full circumstances of the 33-year-old Irish driver’s death are still unknown.
Craig Breen was a well-known and successful rally driver, having won the WRC2 championship in 2017. He had been competing in the World Rally Championship since 2012, and had been driving for Hyundai Motorsport since 2019.
The team expressed their deep sadness at the news of Breen’s passing, and offered their sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and fans. They also stated that they will make no further comment out of respect for Breen’s family and friends.
The rally community has been deeply affected by the news of Breen’s death, and many have taken to social media to express their condolences. Breen’s career was marked by success and he will be remembered as a talented and passionate driver.
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