The FIA expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased driver.
The whole world was shaken by the tragedy that occurred in Switzerland, where on New Year's Eve the La Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort burned down; 40 people were killed in the fire and a further 116 sustained burns.
Among the victims was Joachim van Tyune, an 18-year-old Swiss karting driver, and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile expressed its condolences to his loved ones:
"With deep sadness, the FIA learned of the death of Joachim van Tyune, an 18-year-old Swiss karting driver, in the tragic incident in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.
Everyone who knew him and who raced against him will long remember Joachim's professionalism, his kindness and his passionate love of motorsport. In this difficult time we join the global racing community and express our deep sorrow…
He raced for the Swiss team Swiss Hutless, and also played for the youth team of the football club 'Lutry', with whom he was celebrating the New Year, and we know how deeply many are mourning this loss.
The FIA expresses its sincere condolences to Joachim's family, his friends and colleagues, and to all the victims of this tragedy."
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