During the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, the Formula 1 grid saw Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel lock out the front row, with Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas lining up behind them. The support race, Formula 2’s feature, took centre stage as the circuit prepared for the high‑speed Raidillon section.
The article revisits the chain of events at the top of Raidillon that led to Anthoine Hubert’s fatal crash almost seven years ago, and examines how that tragedy altered Vettel’s perspective on racing and safety. It underscores the lasting impact of the incident on the sport’s leading figures.
