Serious accident in Bahrain – Grosjean can save himself from a burning car – sport

• The Bahrain GP was interrupted shortly after the start following a violent crash by Romain Grosjean.
• The Haas driver’s car was ripped in two on impact with the guardrail and immediately caught fire.
• Grosjean managed to get out of the burning vehicle and, according to preliminary information, was not seriously injured.

Romain Grosjean caused a moment of shock at the Bahrain GP. The Frenchman crashed into the guardrail shortly after the start and a contact with Daniil Kwjat, after which his car immediately caught fire. Although the race was immediately stopped, it was initially unclear how the French were doing.

Shortly thereafter, television images showed how he cared for Grosjean at the medicine car. The 34-year-old Haas driver was able to independently leave his burning vehicle, which was split in two in a violent impact. Grosjean looked dazed and had to be assisted by assistants.

Big shock, minor burns

“He’s very scared,” said Haas team leader Günther Steiner, “but he only has minor burns where there are gaps in the flame retardant clothing. It was luck in misfortune, but also a great deal of effort on the part of the Marshalls, who were there immediately. “.

According to a statement from his team, Grosjean, who is due to leave his cockpit in Haas at the end of the season, suffered second-degree burns to his hand and two broken fingers.