Driver Julian Grimwade dies at motorsport race in Donington Park

A driving force has died all through a race match at Donington Park circuit in Leicestershire.

Racer Julian Grimwade have been competing in a race at a Vintage Motorsport Festival on Saturday, nationwide governing frame Motorsport UK mentioned.

It mentioned in observation confirming the dying that it joined “the entire UK motorsport community in mourning”.

The organisation mentioned it might be investigating the incident.

Leicestershire Police has been contacted for remark.

In a observation, Motorsport UK mentioned: “It is with great sadness that Motorsport UK confirms the passing of Julian Grimwade, who was competing at the Vintage Sports Car Club’s race event at Donington Park today [Saturday 24 May].

“Motorsport UK joins all of the UK motorsport neighborhood in mourning and sends its sincerest condolences to the circle of relatives, pals and family members of Julian, in addition to the Vintage Sports Car Club.

“As with all serious incidents, Motorsport UK will conduct an investigation into the matter and cooperate with the relevant external authorities.”

Sharing the observation on social media Donington Park added: “Our thoughts go to the family and friends of the driver, as well as those in the VSCC [Vintage Sports Car Club] community.”

International motorsport governing frame, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile additionally issued a observation on X, following the Donington Park dying which it mentioned used to be one in every of 3 deadly motorsport incidents, together with one in Scotland and a 3rd in Denmark.

It mentioned: “The FIA is saddened to learn of the tragic incidents today at the Jim Clark Rally in Scotland, Vintage Motorsport Festival at Donnington Park and Nykøbing Falster Motor Sport’s Anniversary Rally in Denmark.

“We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the circle of relatives, pals, and family members of those that have unfortunately misplaced their lives.

“Our thoughts are also with those injured in the accidents and we send our best wishes to them for their full and swift recovery.”

It added: “The tragic incidents today have united our global motor sport community as we reaffirm the FIA’s full support to our members, officials and competitors.”