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Romain Grosjean has said he is ‘fine’ in a heartwarming Instagram video after his horrible accident on the first lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was on everyone’s mind on Sunday 29 November after a terrible accident on the first lap of the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix.
Grosjean’s car shot off the track at high speed and, hitting the barriers, burst into flames that engulfed the French driver for nearly 30 seconds as he freed himself from the debris.
The 34-year-old was rushed to the hospital after miraculously only suffered burns to his hands.
Since then, the Haas driver has taken to Instagram to post a reassuring message of thanks to the sheriffs and medical teams who were present.
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Grosjean involved in a horror accident
After a poor qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix, which saw him start in 19th place, Romain Grosjean was in a fighting mood as he looked to fight his way down the field on lap 1.
However, a high-speed collision with Alpha Tauri’s Daniil Kyvat caused Grosjean to swerve towards the barrier at the exit of Turn 3.
Watching fans were greeted with the horrifying sight of a large explosion as Grosjean’s car collided with Armco’s barriers and was split in two by the force of the impact.
The front of Grosjean’s car was embedded in the barrier with the Halo head protection device, no doubt saving his life.
Track marshals and the F1 medical car quickly arrived on the scene and, after nearly 30 seconds in the burning wreckage, Grosjean was able to break free and was greeted by the medical team of Dr. Ian Roberts and Alan van der Merwe.
Grosjean ‘fine’ in reassuring Instagram message
Several hours after the accident, Romain Grosjean posted a reassuring message on his social media pages, including Instagram, thanking the bailiffs and medical team who were present after the accident, as well as fans who had been sending messages of support.
The French driver said, “I’m fine”, before drawing attention to his bandaged hands, jokingly, “well, more or less fine.”
Grosjean then turned his attention to the Halo headgear, saying, “No [here] for the Halo a few years ago, but I think it’s the best we’ve ever brought to Formula One and without it I couldn’t talk to you today. “
Romain Grosjean was taken to the Bahrain Defense Forces Hospital for evaluation after the accident and Haas F1 Team confirmed that he would remain in the hospital overnight for treatment after he miraculously only suffered burns on his hands, which can be seen in the bandages in the video he posted on social media.
Fans and drivers send messages of support
It’s safe to say that the world wished Romain Grosjean the best after his terrifying accident and countless messages of support were sent to the French driver on social media from fans and other drivers alike.
Romain Grosjean’s teammate at Haas, Kevin Magnussen, wrote:
While his fellow French driver, Pierre Gasly, posted:
And finally, Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to the endless work to make Formula One a safer sport:
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