Formula 2 feature race cancelled after massive shunt

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A massive multi-car accident on the second lap of Saturday's Formula 2 feature race at Spa has compelled organizers to cancel the event.

The crash took place as the field was negotiating the daunting Raidillon sweep and involved Alfa Romeo F1 junior Juan Manuel Correa, Arden's Antoine Hubert and Campos Marino Sato.

A driver appeared to lose control on the entry of Raidillon, which in turn set off a chain reaction behind.

Hubert's out of control car was hit at the top of the hill by Correa, an massive impact that cut the BWT Arden machine in half, leaving its driver stranded in the survivor cell while Correa's car was sent upside down before grinding to a halt.

Sato was able to extricate himself and walk away from the crash.

The race was immediately red-flagged and drivers returned to the pits where it was later decided to call it a day.

No information has yet been released regarding the conditions of Correa and Hubert.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.