Policeman and former pro revealed as Flanders crash drivers

Former Lotto and CSC rider Paul Van Hyfte was the driver who crashed into the back of the FDJ car at the Tour of Flanders, while a policeman caused Jesse Sergent to crash

The drivers of the two neutral service cars that caused injuries to Jesse Sergent and Sébastien Chavanel at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday have been identified as a policeman and a former professional rider.

Sergent, who was part of a seven-man breakaway, collided with a Shimano car as he turned a corner around the halfway mark of the race.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.