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Mr. Breen, 33, was getting ready for his second rally of the season next week when his car went off the road and hit a pole, according to Reuters.

Mr. Breen, who started out as a co-driver before becoming a driver in 2008, finished second in the Rally Sweden in February after joining the team part-time.

He as often as possible contended in the big showdown throughout the long term, albeit seldom for a whole season and regardless of never taking the primary position, he came in second in six conventions.

"The Irish motorsport local area is desensitized by this unfortunate news. In a condolence statement, Motorsport Ireland President Aiden Harper said, "Craig was a world-class driver and a world-class person."

"The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen's passing," the World Rally Championship stated in a statement. At this extremely sad time, our thoughts and condolences are with Craig's family and friends."

Mr. Breen was described as a "legend of a human being and driver" by Hayden Paddon, a New Zealand rally driver and Hyundai ambassador. "The sport is poorer without you," he tweeted. Tear Craig and my desires are with all your family at this staggering time."

The Hyundai team released a statement on Thursday announcing the death of Ireland's top rally driver Craig Breen during a pre-event test in Croatia prior to the most recent round of the world championship.

"Deeply saddened to confirm that driver Craig Breen today lost his life following an accident during the pre-event test for Croatia Rally," Hyundai Motorsport added.

"The incident that took place shortly after midday local time did not cause any harm to co-driver James Fulton. Hyundai Motorsport extends its deepest sympathies to Craig's loved ones and numerous followers. "At this time, Hyundai Motorsport will not comment further," they continued.