Overview
Anthoine Hubert was a French professional racing driver known for a rapid ascent through junior single-seater categories to the top levels of feeder series. Born in Lyon on 22 September 1996, he began competitive motorsport as a child and earned recognition for his speed, racecraft and steady progression. Hubert won the GP3 Series title in 2018 and was competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with the BWT Arden team in 2019.
Early life and racing beginnings
Hubert started in karting at age nine, a common entry point for drivers aiming for professional single-seaters. Like many young drivers he moved through national and international junior formulas over several seasons, building experience in qualifying, race strategy and car development. His junior career emphasized consistency and strong technical feedback, qualities that helped him secure seats at higher levels.
Professional career and achievements
Hubert's most notable achievement was winning the GP3 Series championship in 2018, a title that marked him as one of the leading prospects in the feeder ladder toward Formula 1. After that success he graduated to the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the principal single-seater series directly below F1, driving for BWT Arden. In F2 he competed against many drivers who would later reach top categories and was building a reputation as a reliable and talented competitor.
Career highlights
- Began karting career in 2006 at age nine
- Progressed through junior single-seater championships
- Won the GP3 Series championship in 2018
- Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with BWT Arden in 2019
Accident and legacy
On 31 August 2019 Hubert was involved in a multi-car collision during the FIA Formula 2 feature race at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. He sustained fatal injuries and died shortly afterwards at age 22. His death shocked the motorsport community and led to widespread tributes from teams, drivers and governing bodies. The incident also renewed discussion about safety in single-seater racing and inspired calls for further study and improvements to procedures, circuit areas and protective measures.
Notable facts and remembrance
Hubert is remembered both for his accomplishments on track and for the potential his career represented. In the seasons after his passing, drivers, teams and racing organizations marked his memory through moments of silence, dedications and public tributes. His rapid rise from karting to a feeder-series championship remains an example of the pathway many young drivers follow toward the highest levels of motorsport.