Wolff: Young riders’ lives must be protected

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff spoke on Saturday about the death of young Dilano van ‘t Hoff at the Spa circuit and the need to constantly improve safety…

Toto Wolff: “We all know that motorsport is a very dangerous sport. For years we’ve watched adult racers risk their lives behind the wheel of their cars. But a series of tragic incidents involving children, starting with Jules, Antoine and ending with this young fellow, is a real tragedy, there is no other word for it.

We say we sympathize with the families. But I’m also a parent, and I don’t think we can feel the way they feel right now. After an accident like that you just have no words.

I’m sure the FIA ​​will study all the conditions and decide what needs to be improved. We all love the circuit in Spa for its uniqueness, but we need to understand if there is anything else to watch out for.

It seems that the incident took place well beyond Radillon. It was probably already on the line in poor visibility.

Anyway, it’s terrible. My wife Susie cried because such a young guy lost his life in a youth series.

We need to study, study and study how to achieve greater security. Understand what steps we can take. The lives of young riders must be protected.”