Formula 1: Romain Grosjean emerges from high-speed crash as car torn in half and bursts into flames
- Bassam Radi, Managing Editor
- Nov 29, 2020
- 1 min read
The Haas French driver miraculously escaped the burning car up to 20 seconds after it caught on fire in the opening lap.
Formula 1 racing driver Romain Grosjean has escaped with minor burns after his car was sliced in half by a safety barrier and burst into flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The 34-year-old Frenchman managed to leap out of the burning car up to 20 seconds after impact.
His Haas car slid off the track on the first lap and was ripped in two before it caught fire.
He clambered out with the fire roaring behind him and his race helmet singed, limping away to an ambulance.
Groesjean is now being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
His F1 team Haas tweeted he "has some minor burns on his hands and ankles but otherwise he is ok".
"He is with the doctors just now," they added.
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