Breen, whose father was a champion, started his career in kart racing, and moved up to the professional rally class in 2009
The Irish WRC driver Craig Driverwas killed in a car accident, on a test run before the Rally of Croatia.
The 33-year-old Hyundai Motorsport driver died while his co-driver, James Fulton, was ejected from the car unharmed, the team confirmed.
Hyundai Motorsport extends its sincerest condolences to Craig’s family, friends and their many fans, the team said in a statement.
On his official account WRC, a condolence message was posted for the driver’s death. “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.”
Breen, whose father was an Irish champion, started his career in karting, moving up to the professional rally class in 2009. He moved to the WRC academy in 2011.
The WRC champion Call Rovanpera paid tribute to Breen: “Rest in peace Craig. My thoughts are with your family and friends tonight.”
FIA president Ben Sulayem expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased driver.
“Craig was a world-class driver and a world-class man,” Motorsport Ireland chairman Aiden Harper wrote.
Source: Skai
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