Bahrain Grand Prix

IMAGE GALLERY: Grosjean's frightening fireball crash in pictures

Ian Parkes Sunday 29 November 2020 16:22

IMAGE GALLERY: Grosjean's frightening fireball crash in pictures

Romain Grosjean has mercifully survived a fireball crash on lap one of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Grosjean's Haas immediately burst into flames after hitting a metal barrier, with his car splitting in two.

The medical car, with Dr Ian Roberts, and marshals were instantly on the scene to help an injured Grosjean away from the crash.

The French driver sustained minor burns to his hands and ankles, while he is also understood to have fractured rib/s.

Below is a gallery of images from the accident. Please be advised you may find some of the pictures distressing.

A marshal is on the scene with a fire extinguisher

The smouldering wreckage of Grosjean's Haas

The car split in half on impact with a barrier

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IMAGE GALLERY: Grosjean's frightening fireball crash in pictures

IMAGE GALLERY: Grosjean's frightening fireball crash in pictures