Jos Verstappen, the reigning Belgian Rally Champion and father of four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, was involved in a serious crash during the Rallye de Wallonie in Belgium. The 54-year-old lost control of his Skoda during the Loyers special stage, crashing into a tree and causing the vehicle to roll. Despite the violent nature of the incident, both Verstappen and his co-driver, Jasper Vermeulen, were unharmed. However, the crash forced Verstappen to retire from the rally due to extensive damage to the car. This incident comes shortly after the tragic death of competitor Juha Miettinen at the Nürburgring and another fatal crash at the Rally Sudamericano in Argentina, which has raised significant concerns regarding safety in motorsport. Verstappen's participation in this rally was further complicated by the absence of his regular co-driver, Renaud Jamoul, who is recovering from ankle surgery, adding to the challenges faced in this demanding event.