Romain Grosjean suffered minor burns and suspected damaged ribs however was in a steady situation after his automotive smashed by means of security boundaries on the Bahrain System One Grand Prix on the opening lap, bringing the race to a halt.
The Frenchman’s Haas automotive was ripped in half and engulfed in flames because it speared by means of protecting boundaries instantly after the beginning, following contact with the AlphaTauri of Daniil Kvyat.
The impression was measured at over 50G, in keeping with a spokesman for the game’s governing FIA.
We’re so grateful that Romain Grosjean was capable of stroll away from this. We didn’t want a reminder of the bravery and brilliance of our drivers, marshals, and medical groups, nor of the advances in security in our sport, however we actually received one at this time#BahrainGP 🇧🇭 #F1 pic.twitter.com/z8OeTU5Nem
— System 1 (@F1) November 29, 2020
“(Romain) is steady and being taken by helicopter to the BDF MC Army Hospital for additional analysis,” the governing physique stated.
A spokesman for Grosjean’s Haas workforce stated the 34-year-old had suffered minor burns on his arms and ankles and had a number of suspected damaged ribs.
Replays confirmed Grosjean, who’s out of contract subsequent season, exiting his flaming automotive unaided and leaping over the protection barrier.
Limping, he was then helped by FIA docs to an ambulance.
An replace from Romain himself. Happy to see you’re in good spirits! We hope you make a speedy restoration 🙏 pic.twitter.com/njnjjH4GBi
— Haas F1 Crew (@HaasF1Team) November 29, 2020
Stewards stated the race could be delayed for a minimum of 45 minutes with a 10-minute warning earlier than resumption, as monitor staff carried out repairs to the boundaries.
Lewis Hamilton, who tv photos confirmed shaking his head in disbelief as he watched the replays, was within the lead.
Max Verstappen was second with Sergio Perez third.
