Irish WRC driver Craig Driver died in a car accident during a test run before Rally Croatia.

His 33-year-old “pilot”. Hyundai Motorsport was killed and co-driver James Fulton jumped out of the car unharmed, their team confirmed.

OUR Hyundai Motorsport extends its deepest condolences to Craig’s family, friends and many fans, the team said in a statement.

A message of condolence was posted on the official WRC account on the death of the rider. “The WRC family is shocked and saddened by the passing of Craig Breen. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Craig’s family and friends at this unimaginably sad time.”

Brin, whose father was an Irish champion, began his career in karting, moving to the professional rally class in 2009. In 2011, he moved to the WRC academy.

WRC champion Cale Rovanpera paid tribute to Brin: “Rest in peace Craig. My thoughts tonight are with your family and friends.”

FIA President Ben Sulayem expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased driver.

“Craig was a world class driver and a world class man,” wrote Motorsport Ireland chairman Aiden Harper.

Source: BBC