Driver Craig Breen of the World Rally Championship passed away at the age of 33 after getting injured during a test run before the Croatia Rally.
The 33-year-old Irishman has been competing with Hyundai Motorsport this season, and they have confirmed that an accident took place on Thursday.
Hyundai Motorsport expressed its deepest sympathies to Craig’s family, friends, and many supporters in a statement.
Prior to this weekend’s race in Zagreb, Breen’s teammate and co-driver James Fulton was involved in an accident. Fulton was unhurt.
Across a career that saw him debut in 2009, BReen achieved eight podiums, most recently matching his best ever finish with second at the 2023 Rally Sweden.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem: “On behalf of the FIA, I extend sincere condolences to the family & friends of Craig Breen following his passing during a private testing accident. Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones & the Rally community at this difficult time.” pic.twitter.com/kuIugu51qt
— FIA (@fia) April 13, 2023