Manama: Romain Grosjean suffered minor burns and suspected broken ribs, but was in a stable condition after his car smashed through safety barriers at the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on the opening lap, bringing the race to a halt.
The Frenchman’s Haas car was ripped in half and engulfed in flames as it speared through protective barriers immediately after the start, following contact with the AlphaTauri of Daniil Kvyat.
Romain Grosjean’s car bursts into flames after a crash during the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Credit:Getty Images
The impact was measured at over 50G, according to a spokesman for the sport’s governing FIA.
“(Romain) is stable and being taken by helicopter to the MDF MC Military Hospital for further evaluation,” the governing body said.
