Thank God for the halo. Massive crash at Bahrain F1 race splits car in half. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It was introduced following the death of French driver Jules Bianchi  after he sustained massive head trauma on a rain-soaked track at the Japan GP six years ago and went headfirst into a trackside crane. Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean was involved in one of the more horrific crashes in recent Formula 1 history on the first lap of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was trapped in a burning car after it sliced in half and exploded into a fireball, following a crash on the first lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 2:59. Haas' Romain Grosjean has suffered one of the most dramatic accidents in modern F1 history when his F1 car exploded after smashing into a crash barrier and … Grosjean has been airlifted to hospital with a suspected broken rib and minor burns. Romain Grosjean suffered a horrific crash at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, causing the race to be red flagged on the opening … The best team radio from Abu Dhabi 2020, Race Highlights: 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, © 2003-2020 Formula One World Championship Limited. F1 driver Romain Grosjean is lucky to be alive -- SUPER LUCKY -- because his car exploded in flames and was literally ripped apart during the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix, but it's a race that will be remembered for a huge crash involving Romain Grosjean. As the cars started on their opening lap of the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, Haas driver Romain Grosjean got into a horrific accident on turn 3 of the circuit. X-rays also showed he had sustained no fractures. 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix: Massive Grosjean crash at race start Grosjean was sent spearing off … Thank god (the Halo and @F1 @fia technology) that he is alive right now. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Watch the race start at the 2020 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix as a huge crash and fire involving Haas driver Romain Grosjean, from which he escaped safely, causes the race to be red-flagged. Romain Grosjean posted a video from his hospital bed telling fans 'I'm sort of ok' following his horrific crash in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. Thank you to everyone at the track who instantly jumped into action to help. If we are to believe the Red Bull Racing team boss, however, Verstappen has now completely recovered. 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The Frenchman struck a barrier at 137mph with a recorded impact of 53G. Watch The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 Live & On-Demand on Kayo. He managed to find a way out and jumped through the flames and gripped the boiling hot metal barrier as he jumped over back onto the track, shaking his hands in agony before being helped by the stewards. The Associated Press contributed to this report. "It's out of date," started Lammers, who also looks back at the images in shock. According to Christian Horner, Max Verstappen injured himself during the previous Grand Prix in Bahrain after his crash into the tyre wall after trying to avoid Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the opening lap. At NOS Studio Sport last night, the intense crash of Romain Grosjean was the talk of the day. Wow... the risk we take is no joke, for those of you out there that forget that we put our life on the line for this sport and for what we love to do. Grosjean survives horrific fiery crash in Bahrain Date published: November 29 2020 Romain Grosjean was helped away by medics after a huge crash at the Bahrain GP which ripped his Haas in … Staff extinguish flames from Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France's car after a crash during the Formula One race in Sakhir, Bahrain, Nov. 29, 2020. Wow...", I'm so grateful Romain is safe. pic.twitter.com/YwMF3bKlP4. "(Romain) is stable and being taken by helicopter to the MDF MC Military Hospital for further evaluation," the sport's governing FIA said. "This is a reminder to us all. The Haas Team racer almost died in the incident, but luckily he survived. Jan Lammers was a guest and gave his view on the crash, the operation of safety protocols in Formula 1, and the run-up to the crash that will constitute the defining image of this GP. 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix: Grosjean escapes huge crash and fire at race start. Haas driver Romain Grosjean escapes from a huge crash at the start of the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, which ripped his car in half after piercing the barrier just after Turn 3 at high speed. 0:42. Thankful to the FIA for the massive strides we've taken for Romain to walk away from that safely. Formula One driver Romain Grosjean says he has had a change of heart about recently introduced safety technology after it saved his life in a horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He also discusses the rumors about Sergio Perez. Drivers and team members stood and applauded as they saw the images of Grosjean climbing over the barrier to safety and being sprayed with a fire extinguisher. Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was involved in a horrific crash that left his car engulfed in flames at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, causing the race to be halted. Once skeptical of the halo safety device on Formula One cars, Romain Grosjean acknowledged it likely saved his life after a horrific crash at the … / CBS/AP. Romain Grosjean has undergone surgery on his left hand to repair ligament damage caused by his horrific crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.. Grosjean crashed on lap one of the race in October in an incident that tore in half his Haas VF-20 that also erupted in flames. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1543476726951-0'); }). As flames tore into the desert night sky, Grosjean was inside a raging furnace for about 10-15 seconds. Still shaking watching these replays of Romain Grosjean’s crash. He appeared to be shaken but did not immediately seem injured other than a slight limp. ROMAIN GROSJEAN revealed the burn wounds on his right hand as he continues to recover from a horror Formula One crash. F1: Team Haas driver Romain Grosjean was fortunate to escape from an uncharacteristically fiery crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Monday morning. Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean has incredibly walked away from an inferno wreck on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix with just minor burns. Haas driver Romain Grosjean escaped serious injury after being involved in a massive crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix which saw his car tear in two and burst into flames. 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Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary, Biden to nominate Tai for trade rep and McDonough for veterans affairs, Biden introduces his pick to lead Defense Department, Biden to nominate Marcia Fudge to lead HUD, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton on his win. @HaasF1Team @RGrosjean #Formula1 #f1 #BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/RBVe2QdznX. Romain Grosjean walks away from the crash scene with the help of medical officers after crashing out of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain on November 29, 2020. Two years ago Charles Leclerc - Bianchi's close friend - was likely saved serious injury or death by the halo when another car landed on top  of his at the Belgian GP. "I've never seen that much fire in 12 years. A part of Haas driver Romain Grosjean's car is taken after the crash at the start of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. "Everything worked hand in hand today: the halo, the barriers, the seat belt. Brynn Lennon, Pool via AP #BahrainGP red flagged as Romain Grosjean escapes big crash on Lap 1 #F1. Grosjean's teammate Kevin Magnussen looked distressed when he saw the footage as drivers waited in the paddock for the race to restart, while officials returned to the site of the crash to pick up debris littered around the destroyed car. Romain Grosjean was on the other side of the wall after half of his car went through the steel barrier. Lewis Hamilton says Romain Grosjean’s “horrifying” fiery accident on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix acts as a reminder of the danger of Formula 1. Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was injured after his car crashed and burst into flames moments after the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Thankful to the FIA for the massive strides we've taken for Romain to walk away from that safely https://t.co/dG8AXmsbKN, "The risk we take is no joke for those of you out there that forget we put our life on the line for this sport and love what we do," Hamilton wrote. The damaged Haas Formula 1 car of Romain Grosjean Pic Courtesy: Reuters. Staff extinguish flames from Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France's car after a crash during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Lewis Hamilton, who earlier this month won a record-tying seventh world championship, posted to Twitter after the crash, saying: "I'm so grateful Romain is safe. The 34-year-old French driver managed to escape after he slid off track on the first lap and his Haas car burst into flames after being sliced in two by a barrier. Sports. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly > F1 crash sparks HUGE fire. France's Romain Grosjean crashed heavily into barrier splitting the car in half at the Bahrain F1 race. It appeared an extraordinary escape after his car was sliced in half upon impact with the barrier. Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won a crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix where Romain Grosjean somehow escaped with only minor burns after his car exploded into a fireball. 15 days ago Video. November 29, 2020 / 11:21 AM Formula 1 racing driver Romain Grosjean has said he is "sort of okay" after surviving a horror crash during the Bahrain Grand Prix. Formula One Driver Miraculously Escapes Fiery Crash At Bahrain Grand Prix Romain Grosjean appeared to emerge with minor burns after his car crashed and burst into flames during the Bahrain Grand Prix. New to Kayo? The 2020 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix has been suspended after an enormous crash for Romain Grosjean on the opening lap. He was stuck inside the flaming wreck for nearly 10 seconds before somehow finding a way out. The race footage showed safety officials reaching the car immediately but with Grosjean still trapped inside.