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[Myrvold]

https://www.24sata.h...-poginuo-903864

Sadly more and more reports stating that Craig Breen has died in a pre-event test crash today.

[dmj]

Unfortunately, it is officially confirmed.

[Anja]

Shocking. Just awful. RIP 

[Silverstone96]

Just awful news, such an enthusiastic guy and bloody quick driver with it, so so cruel.

Thoughts with Craig’s family.

[Jvr]

Shocking and awful news. 
 

Rest in peace Graig.

[P0inters]

I am in complete shock to be honest. RIP Craig. A sober reminder of just how dangerous this sport is.

[midgrid]

Official confirmation from Hyundai Motorsport:

 

[midgrid]

Autosport reporting it now as well.

 

Worth noting that the reports also indicate that Breen's co-driver, James Fulton, is unhurt.

[pacificquay]

His previous co-driver at died in a crash 10 years ago, and now this.

 

Just awful, although it’s hard to see how you could make rallying much safer.

Edited by pacificquay, 13 April 2023 - 13:32.

[milestone 11]

I am in complete shock to be honest. RIP Craig. A sober reminder of just how dangerous this sport is.

Horrendous news. https://www.autospor...crash/10455822/

[Muppetmad]

Goodness; this brought me right back to Michael Park's death in 2005. What awful news.

[midgrid]

His previous co-driver at died in a crash 10 years ago, and now this.

 

Just awful, although it’s hard to see how you could make rallying much safer.

 

Serious accidents in rallying (for drivers and co-drivers) nowadays seem to be either a case of a sudden stop against an immovable object (tree, wall, cliff etc.) or a collision with a fence or barrier that intrudes into the cockpit.  There are some alleged eyewitness reports on Reddit which suggest that this accident is in the latter category.

[Jambo]

Terrible news, RIP Craig. Even with the safest cars imaginable it is just a reminder of what can happen.

Edited by Jambo, 13 April 2023 - 13:39.

[Spillage]

Awful news. My thoughts are with his loved ones

[Amin]

Really shocked and saddened by this news. I'm a pretty casual WRC fan, finally caught up with the Rally Sweden highlights last week and was really happy for Breen to see him competitive at the sharp end. Seemed like a very likable person and wasn't afraid to own his mistakes and shortcomings. Felt like he had a lot more to give the WRC, really sad loss.

[FLB]

Goodness; this brought me right back to Michael Park's death in 2005. What awful news.

Attilio Bettega in my case. He'd come back after a bad accident at the Costa Smeralda in 1982.

Edited by FLB, 13 April 2023 - 13:56.

[Peat]

Wow, shocking.   

I haven't been following Rallying at all in recent years, but was surprised/delighted that he was enjoying some level of top level success having been more or less written off (by me at least) for being too much of a habitual crasher in his first ascent into the big show. 

 

[Vesuvius]

Shocking news

[messy]

I've got no words at all on this, just utter shock. I feel sick.

Edited by messy, 13 April 2023 - 14:00.

[JHSingo]

Oh man, that's terrible news. 

 

In my mind, anyone who competes in rallying at the very highest level is automatically one of the best drivers in the world. But Craig was among the elite. Second place at the recent Swedish rally...

 

Not turning into a good year for the rallying community. Ken Block at the start of the year, and now this. 

 

His previous co-driver at died in a crash 10 years ago, and now this.

 

I thought I could remember that. Bloody hell. Their poor families.

 

I hope his co-driver gets all the mental support he needs to come to terms with this tragedy. 

[Topsu]

Probably my favorite personality since Bosse... What a horrible accident

[Disgrace]

Looks like he was horribly unlucky. What a big loss for Irish motorsport.

[jjcale]

Very sad news ... 

[Francesc]

Terrible. I will always remember him with his big smile after every stage.

[Dolph]

Horrible

[PayasYouRace]

Very sad. I’ll spare a thought for his co-driver too, who will have to live the experience.

[Viryfan]

Very sad.
RIP Craig.
Godspeed.

[Burtros]

Absolute awful thing to come on here and read.

RIP Craig.

[William Hunt]

I can't believe it, shocking. Immensely sad

[Makarias]

RIP

[ARTGP]

Awful 😞

[thegamer23]

Days like these just sucks..
Motorsport is dangerous, we know it, but we're never prepared for events like these..

 

Godspeed, Craig Breen

 

 

Edited by thegamer23, 13 April 2023 - 15:54.

[BillyWhizz]

I am stunned. I simply cannot believe my eyes and what I have just read.

 

Ireland mourns the loss of a great sporting ambassador, and a world class talent.

 

RIP Craig. 

[Jellyfishcake]

Wow i'm shocked, very tragic, RIP 

[Amz964]

This is absolutely awful I cannot believe this at all.

RIP craig

Edited by Amz964, 13 April 2023 - 16:37.

[cpbell]

Dreadful news.  I've not followed WRC much of recent years, but I knew that he was one of the group just behind the top three currently.

[Ruusperi]

Devastating news.

[Viryfan]

According to Paul Fraikin famous belgian rally journalist, the car hit a post on the left side.

https://m.facebook.c...100044515776075

Edited by Viryfan, 13 April 2023 - 16:58.

[steferrari]

RIP. 

[Jops14]

Wow just saw the news, so sad and so young. He seemed to be on the up and like a win could be around the corner, great talent.

RIP

[Myrvold]

According to Paul Fraikin famous belgian rally journalist, the car hit a post on the left side.

https://m.facebook.c...100044515776075

 

According to locals, it went through the winsdhield. So Kubica-ish.

[Rediscoveryx]

Really sad news. Although I haven’t been following rally that closely in the last few years this news really shaked me.

Good to hear that his co-driver is alright at least.

[P123]

Terrible news. 

 

Thoughts to Fulton too.  

[Jvr]

It seems it was the most unfortunate and unlucky event. The car hit a wooden fence and a horizontal bar penetrated the cockpit.
Had the car been rolling, this most probably would not have happened.

 

I will miss Graig, his sense of humour, smile, and Irish accent.

Edited by Jvr, 13 April 2023 - 17:35.

[William Hunt]

pitch black day for the Motorsport world

[messy]

My friend texted me about this saying “it’s never one of the wankers is it”. And while it’s probably not exactly how I’d have put it, I do have part of me thinking, of all the drivers out there, why him? He just exuded enthusiasm and positivity. I probably feel more sad about this one than any since Justin Wilson, and actually they maybe weren’t that different. Plucky, enthusiastic, thrilled to be there, proper fans of the sport, thoroughly decent people. When you consider what Craig went through with Gareth Roberts years ago, this is just extra terrible. I feel quite angry about it, really, much as I know sometimes these things happen and always will.

I hope his co-driver receives all the support he needs after this too.

Edited by messy, 13 April 2023 - 18:06.

[noikeee]

I really don't know what to say. Truly shocking stuff. You just don't expect to hear these news nowadays.

[mclarensmps]

RIP Craig. This is horrible news. He had just gotten a podium too. 

[OvDrone]

Rally in Peace, Craig. Thank you dearly for the great memories and sending Love to all those dear to you. 

[JacnGille]

Sad news