Juan Manuel Correa says he is continuing to seek answers from the FIA over track and driver safety, two years on from his devastating crash at Spa-Francorchamps.
Correa sustained severe injuries to his legs in the 2019 Formula 2 crash, while Anthoine Hubert lost his life in the multi-car accident.
Last weekend during the 24 Hours of Spa, another high-speed collision occurred at the same Eau Rouge-Raidillon section of the track, with Jack Aitken suffering a broken collarbone and a fractured vertebra in the incident.
Correa described the crash as “haunting” and affirmed he is in discussions with the FIA and organisers over safety concerns.
“First, and most importantly, I want say I am extremely happy that Jack, as well as the other racing drivers involved in the accident are recovering from their injuries,” Correa said.
“The accident occurred almost two years after my own accident at the same notorious Raidillon-Eau Rouge turn in the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, where I suffered serious injuries from which I am still recovering and the motorsport community tragically lost French driver Anthoine Hubert.
“The images of the crash are therefore particularly haunting.
“Since my accident, I have raised various concerns with the FIA and organizers about track and driver safety.
ׅ“I have offered to share information from my own experience. I have been seeking answers about what happened, why, and what steps the FIA and other stakeholders have taken to make safety improvements and to avoid another driver from suffering serious injury in similar circumstances.
“At this time discussions are ongoing with relevant stakeholders to try and resolve my concerns. I am confident those discussions will reach constructive conclusion and I will be in a better position to comment in the coming weeks.”
Kevin Estre, who was also involved in the crash last weekend, says he doesn’t wish for the Eau Rouge corner to be changed, suggesting replacing the asphalt run-off with gravel is the “only thing that could help”.
F1 race director Michael Masi has already commented that Spa is safe ahead of this month’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Masi said that there “has been some works that have been undertaken at Spa in a number of areas”, but clarified that it is “safe from an FIA perspective”.
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