Anthoine Hubert

Race car driver; 2018 GP3 Series Champion

Anthoine Hubert - Race car driver; 2018 GP3 Series Champion
Born

1996
29 years ago

Died

August 31st, 2019
5 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

Links & References

A race car driver from France participated in various racing categories, including Formula Renault and GP3. Achieved significant success in 2018 by winning the GP3 Series Championship with the ART Grand Prix team, demonstrating exceptional talent and skill on the track. Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and was regarded as a promising talent in motorsport before a tragic accident occurred during a race in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium.

Won the 2018 GP3 Series Championship

Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship

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