Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 Sakhir - Race

[jgonzalesm6]

Let's make the most of it....fighting for 3rd place points.

[wisepie]

It'll be a tall order but as always we live in hope, likewise keeping Alpha Tauri at bay in the WCC, their car is quicker than ours, as are all the other non-Ferrari engined runners.:roll

[KimiBot]

Yes and yes

[nani_s23]

Hope for better race. No collisions/No spins/No wrong calls. Lucky if we get into points. :thumb

[Tifoso Svedese]

Start on the hards, run long and see what happens. Having a fresh set of softs available for a potential late-race restart could be crucial.

Starting on hards and having a clean run early on should net points for both cars.

[nani_s23]

Start on the hards, run long and see what happens. Having a fresh set of softs available for a potential late-race restart could be crucial.

Softs won’t last long. That’s the reason everyone opted for Medium run in Q2.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Softs won’t last long. That’s the reason everyone opted for Medium run in Q2.

Yes captain obvious, but for a short sprint at the end they can be useful :-D

[nani_s23]

Yes captain obvious, but for a short sprint at the end they can be useful :-D

Late SC should do something

[KimiBot]

Lewis drama starts now even before the race

[stefa]

Lewis drama starts now even before the race

?

[KimiBot]

?

soft tyres gone and it is so difficult, and race has not even started
30 minutes ago they praised Mercs, "best car ever build", that is true of course

[stefa]

soft tyres gone and it is so difficult, and race has not even started
30 minutes ago they praised Mercs, "best car ever build", that is true of course

Thank you :thumb

As you said, usual drama!!!

[Greig]

oh my god

[KimiBot]

OMG

[Greig]

hope Romain is ok

[Rob]

oh my god

Oh no

[jgonzalesm6]

Redflag...massive crash....HAAS??

[stefa]

That was scary!!!

[Greig]

looks like he is ok, thankfully

[jgonzalesm6]

Grosjean is okay.

[KimiBot]

He is OKEY

[Greig]

Looks a bit shaken up, strange to see a car go up in flames like that.

[Rob]

Romain :clap

[killer]

Oh my god

[jgonzalesm6]

The crash tore the car in half and ruptured the fuel cell.

[killer]

Thank goodness Romain appears OK

[stefa]

Looks a bit shaken up, strange to see a car go up in flames like that.

Last time I remember car went on fire was Jos Ver in Hochenheim during pit refueling, it was 1994 if I remember correctly

[Greig]

Car torn in half, how is that possible

[Rob]

Car torn in half, how is that possible

Went through the barrier

[Greig]

Might not even restart looking at that barrier

[Tifoso Svedese]

That's the craziest crash I've ever seen someone walk from.

[nani_s23]

Glad RG is ok. Taken to medical Center.
Horrible scene, car broken into half.

[Greig]

Has the halo just saved his life?

[killer]

Monocoque under the armco looks like a smashed tin jeez

[Rob]

Thank heavens for the halo

[killer]

Has the halo just saved his life?

Appears so. Armco was right on top of cockpit.

[jgonzalesm6]

That engine is embedded in the railing......

[Rob]

Monocoque under the armco looks like a smashed tin jeez

Gone through the middle.

[Rob]

That engine is embedded in the railing......

No, it stayed on the track side of the fence. Front went through and snapped in half

[killer]

Burns on legs apparently. Replay looks just horrible.

[killer]

Bravo medical car team

[Greig]

Get worse the more you see it, so lucky to have gotten out of the car.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Not sure why they have a non-tyre barrier there in that angle. Really easy to be a Monday morning quarterback but that is nuts.

Given there is floodlights I think there will be a restart but might take 2-3 hours unless they decide to build a completely new tyre barrier for tomorrow..

[Rob]

His helmet looked melted

[Rishu]

Shocking

[MSC Fan]

Thank goodness Romain is okay.

[jgonzalesm6]

No, it stayed on the track side of the fence. Front went through and snapped in half

saw that.

[jgonzalesm6]

Monocoque and Halo saved him.

[nani_s23]

Romain has some minor burns on his hands and ankles but otherwise he is ok. He is with the doctors just now.

@Haas team

[killer]

Get worse the more you see it, so lucky to have gotten out of the car.

Slo-mo of Romain leaping out of the flames was terrifying.

[jgonzalesm6]

Romain has minor burns to his hands and ankles....he is okay.

[stefa]

It is amazing that RG has just bruises!

[KimiBot]

That's the craziest crash I've ever seen someone walk from.

Absolutely

[Rishu]

I’m sure FIA will investigate this in length. They along with all teams will evaluate why car was split in two pieces, and make sure this is not repeated

[stefa]

Unfortunately it was his error, misjudged that he has passed that Alpha Tauri

[Greig]

Unfortunately it was his error, misjudged that he has passed that Alpha Tauri

Really at this stage who cares who was to blame.....

[Hornet]

That was difficult to watch, so glad he was able to quickly escape.
The car monocoque did every miracle it was supposed to do today.

[jgonzalesm6]

I’m sure FIA will investigate this in length. They along with all teams will evaluate why car was split in two pieces, and make sure this is not repeated

Full fuel cell plus the nature of the crash and angle of the crash plus speed.

[stefa]

Really at this stage who cares who was to blame.....

Seriously! I am not blaming any one, just saying! Thank to engineering and technology he is alive and kicking!

[stefa]

That was difficult to watch, so glad he was able to quickly escape.
The car monocoque did every miracle it was supposed to do today.
:thumb

[nani_s23]

Delay of a minimum of 45 minutes, 10 minute warning before it starts.

@FIA

[330 p4]

Not sure why they have a non-tyre barrier there in that angle. Really easy to be a Monday morning quarterback but that is nuts.

Given there is floodlights I think there will be a restart but might take 2-3 hours unless they decide to build a completely new tyre barrier for tomorrow..

Its completely off the trajectory of where they expect an impact but I have thought this at some tracks. All perimeter should be covered. Silverstone going into Copse the whole left side is exposed as they think a car will never hit that side but freak collision like this cars can turn 90 degrees at high speed and hit any part of the track.

[killer]

Overhead cam. Frightening how long Romain was trapped in that fireball.

[Greig]

Crazy how long he was in that burning cockpit, so lucky he could get out from the barrier. Well done the FIA safety team and marshalls.

[Katu]

this is the scariest thing i have seen in my 20 years, i honestly can't watch it anymore, it is unbelievable he came alive from that!! i suppose now he really considers retireing

[Tifoso Svedese]

That his overalls resisted the flames like that... woah.

[stefa]

Crazy how long he was in that burning cockpit, so lucky he could get out from the barrier. Well done the FIA safety team and marshalls.

TV commentators on German RTL saying that these driving suits can withstand high temperatures up to 35 seconds! He was so lucky not to be somehow trapped down there!

[Tifoso Svedese]

TV commentators on German RTL saying that these driving suits can withstand high temperatures up to 35 seconds! He was so lucky not to be somehow trapped down there!

Not being upside down saved his life. Hülkenberg got trapped upside down in Abu Dhabi last year I think?

[jgonzalesm6]

Suspected broken rib or ribs by Crofty.

[nani_s23]

@SKY F1

Haas team confirms that RG has broken ribs...!!

Yet to be confirmed officially.

[Tifoso Svedese]

I remember Magnussen having some serious cockpit issues at Imola. Design issue on the car's middle part resulting in the split? Not sure but I really hope not all ten cars would split like this.

[Greig]

If he has escaped with some broken ribs and some minor burns it's still a miracle.

[nani_s23]

If he has escaped with some broken ribs and some minor burns it's still a miracle.

Yup...

[jgonzalesm6]

I remember Magnussen having some serious cockpit issues at Imola. Design issue on the car's middle part resulting in the split? Not sure but I really hope not all ten cars would split like this.

The fuel cell is full of fuel during the Romain crash given the speed and angle of the impact.

[Tifoso Svedese]

With broken ribs it's fair to say that he's out for the season. At least no-one will ever forget his final F1 race...

[Tifoso Svedese]

The fuel cell is full of fuel during the Romain crash given the speed and angle of the impact.

Maybe another case for refuelling?

[killer]

Must be immensely tough on everyone on the paddock carry on after that. Testament to the professionalism of the gents and ladies out there. Gunther on now...

[Tifoso Svedese]

Must be immensely tough on everyone on the paddock carry on after that. Testament to the professionalism of the gents and ladies out there. Gunther on now...

For the sake of the driver, Haas should probably withdraw Magnussen to be able to investigate whether there's a chassis issue that forced the car to break apart or whether it was just a freak event.

[Hornet]

I remember Magnussen having some serious cockpit issues at Imola. Design issue on the car's middle part resulting in the split? Not sure but I really hope not all ten cars would split like this.

I dont think the rear that broke off was part of the monocoque.
I think the issue here is the fuel cell. The monocoque looks intact, but the fuel caught fire

[jgonzalesm6]

I dont think the rear that broke off was part of the monocoque.
I think the issue here is the fuel cell. The monocoque looks intact, but the fuel caught fire

And that fuel cell is right behind the driver.

[Tifoso Svedese]

I dont think the rear that broke off was part of the monocoque.
I think the issue here is the fuel cell. The monocoque looks intact, but the fuel caught fire

This kind of stuff is an infamous Grand Prix 4 bug by the way :-E

[jgonzalesm6]

If this was a different era in F1.......the situation might no be so lucky.

[KimiBot]

Kimis crash in Silverstone was really something, and he walked away from that, that was amazing, BUT this crash goes to another level.

[Greig]

If this was a different era in F1.......the situation might no be so lucky.

Remember all those complaints about halo.....

[Jax]

omg hats down for f1 security=> hd version https://youtu.be/8oHCzSEk76A

[Katu]

i've never complained about halo - it would have saved Jules, this time it saved his compatriot

[Rob]

If this was a different era in F1.......the situation might no be so lucky.

Would been different even few years ago. The halo saved him.

[jgonzalesm6]

Fire protection worn by current F1 drivers:

"It is so resistant to heat and fire that drivers in a Nomex 3 overall can easily survive at least 35 seconds in temperatures of 850 degrees Celsius which is roughly equivalent to heat in a house fire. This material protects the driver against caustic gases and acids."

[jgonzalesm6]

Remember all those complaints about halo.....


Would been different even few years ago. The halo saved him.

True and true.

[stefa]

Remember all those complaints about halo.....

I must confess, I was the one to say it is very ugly, but it saves lives!!!

[stefa]

Would been different even few years ago. The halo saved him.

Definitely!

[jgonzalesm6]

I must confess, I was the one to say it is very ugly, but it saves lives!!!

Same hear.

Jules Bianchi's mom told a French TV host that she was happy that Jules death help implement the Halo that saved Grosjean today,

[stefa]

Same hear.

Jules Bianchi's mom told a French TV host that she was happy that Jules death help implement the Halo that saved Grosjean today,

Sadly it was a life of a young man that needed to pay as a price....

[Rob]

This first race ive watched all year. Justbas i like the track. I felt physically sick when the ball of flames went up.

So glad he got out on his own and ok. :clap:pray

[jgonzalesm6]

Driver of the Day---> the medical car driver--> Alan van der Merwe

[Rob]

Driver of the Day---> the medical car driver--> Alan van der Merwe

Definitely, i hope they make the vote for him

[Jax]

This video makes it even more scarier omg. He truly is lucky to have survived https://youtu.be/iSxGxecQ8As

[Tifoso Svedese]

Well... this race seems cursed!

[jgonzalesm6]

Stroll is upside down...he's okay.

[stefa]

Another HALO save of the day

[stefa]

DK again!

[killer]

What’s going on with this race?

[stefa]

SV upset about CL overtake

[paolo lalli]

Halo by definition a miricle has happened and has been seen amen.

[MSC Fan]

2 huge incidents in 3 laps. I hope everyone finishes safely.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Mercedes had the option to switch tyres during the red flag and do it... now???

[nani_s23]

SV upset about CL overtake

Yup...!! If Vettel didn’t give him room. They would have been crashed.
Charles needs to calm a little bit.

[tifosi1993]

Probably one of the craziest race ever. But I'm happy that Grosjean is well.

[stefa]

Mercedes had the option to switch tyres during the red flag and do it... now???

It was a slow puncture

[Greig]

Loads of room for Charles to make that move, Seb needs to stop crying.

[nani_s23]

Initial start there was a little collision with Charles & vettel car.
Now another start.

[stefa]

Loads of room for Charles to make that move, Seb needs to stop crying.

Looking at an overhead replay I agree with you!

[Jax]

what a crazy race, Strol accident in hd https://youtu.be/AgrheaPGwWI

[Jax]

Looking at an overhead replay I agree with you!

100 % agree

[Tifoso Svedese]

Charles saw a gap and is now eight spots ahead of his team mate. Not a coincidence.

[nani_s23]

Both drivers needs to calm down rather than speaking out loud on Radio.

[paolo lalli]

How can seb say that crashing would have been the better option after charles move totally stupid comment.

[stefa]

CL dropping down the order

[stefa]

CL dropping down the order

Next week is going to be even worst!

[Katu]

Vettel's last - how?

[doublesixes]

Just retire those jalopies and concentrate on creating an e-car. Ferrari has lost its mojo.

[jgonzalesm6]

Seb last place currently on lap 16???? What the hell??

[tifosi1993]

Bottas will pass Leclerc, so P11 is our realistic position, if Charles manages to keep Kvyat behind.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Vettel giving walkover against cars Leclerc is racing... sigh.

[Tifoso Svedese]

Keep Leclerc out until Norris catches please, then one-stop. Nothing to lose.

[stefa]

3rd place in CWC only in dreams

[tifosi1993]

Leclerc's time on hards is quite competitive.

[tifosi1993]

Just let Bottas go Charles. Not our race.

[Warp]

No pace at all. Williams will be faster than us at the oval layout race.

[tifosi1993]

There's nothing we can do about it. We're running with Monza level downforce here, and it's costing us in the twisty sectors and affecting our tyres.

[stefa]

Two more races and torture for this year is over!

[KimiBot]

Two more races and torture for this year is over!

I do believe that next year is not different

[Tifoso Svedese]

I'm astonished at the randomness level of which tracks the pink cheats and the orange guys get the tyres to work and which they don't. This place is way slower than Silverstone for example. That Gasly got lucky with the red flag so he was able to change to hards early and that Charles failed to make the race-changing pass on Ocon so he got to be right in front of Sainz' soft tyres is just a gimme under the circumstances. Passing Ocon and it's a completely different race, the three passes that followed were all chain reactions of that.

[elnano14]

I do believe that next year is not different

Isn't Ferrari in favour of freeze engine in 2022 now ? I think we may actually have something different next year...

[Lesky]

I fell asleep since lap 15, has anything happened?

[Warp]

I fell asleep since lap 15, has anything happened?

Yes. We cannot overtake a Williams....

[chinmay]

Isn't Ferrari in favour of freeze engine in 2022 now ? I think we may actually have something different next year...

Yes, next year's engine will be 20hp more powerful than the current one. Of course, other engines will have same development so pace and position will remain same.

[Warp]

Yes, next year's engine will be 20hp more powerful than the current one. Of course, other engines will have same development so pace and position will remain same.

And Mercedes HPP reported they found at least 20 HP boost for the next year..

[KimiBot]

Sainz is doing good today

[tifosi1993]

Poor Perez

[jgonzalesm6]

Perez is out....blown engine.

[stefa]

Lucky one point

[nani_s23]

Sad for Perez.... lucky point for us.

[nani_s23]

Yes, next year's engine will be 20hp more powerful than the current one. Of course, other engines will have same development so pace and position will remain same.

If position remain same. Then it will be difficult for MB to survive in maranello.

[PURE PASSION]

A very difficult race for us and next week i expect to be worse !!!!:-s

[Lesky]

At least we have 2025 when the engines are completely reset. Until then Merc will dominate, dont kid yourself.

[KimiBot]

Not often when MB engine fails, poor Perez

[PURE PASSION]

If position remain same. Then it will be difficult for MB to survive in maranello.

From this year disaster , to come out and say that he is happy with the new engine + to agree with engine freeze ,i find it difficult to have earn just 20hp !!!!!!
IF that will prove the case then definitley he has to go asap !!!!!!

[KimiBot]

I think there are 2 people in Italy who likes Binotto, Camilleri and Elkann :-D

[MSC Fan]

There's no way we're beating McLaren in Bahrain 2, they might even take up P3 since RedBull is pretty crap in extremely low downforce condition maybe even P2-P3 if Bottas sh**s the bed again. Racing Point and Renault are pretty damn strong too. Honestly, I'm thinking that it is way too optimistic for Leclerc to get P6, let alone P4. F*** this sport, I'm out.

[wisepie]

I honestly didn't expect anything more from this race and so it proved, next week will probably be just as bad, possibly worse, so the sooner this season is over the better. So pleased that Romain got out of that inferno and appears to have only minor burns and broken rib/s and he must be suffering from shock. The halo did its job, thank heavens. Both Williams were fighting with Seb, Kimi and GIO, Ferrari's engine is so weak that we have to trim out the aero and wreck the tyres to get any speed out of the car. A very long, worrying and frustrating afternoon, for the sake of one lucky point.:roll

[KimiBot]

1 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 332
2 Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes 201
3 Max Verstappen NED Red Bull Racing Honda 189
4 Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault 102
5 Sergio Perez MEX Racing Point BWT Mercedes 100
6 Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 98
7 Lando Norris GBR McLaren Renault 86
8 Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren Renault 85
9 Alexander Albon THA Red Bull Racing Honda 85
10 Pierre Gasly FRA AlphaTauri Honda 71
11 Lance Stroll CAN Racing Point BWT Mercedes 59
12 Esteban Ocon FRA Renault 42
13 Sebastian Vettel GER Ferrari 33
14 Daniil Kvyat RUS AlphaTauri Honda 26
15 Nico Hulkenberg GER Racing Point BWT Mercedes 10
16 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 4
17 Antonio Giovinazzi ITA Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 4
18 Romain Grosjean FRA Haas Ferrari 2
19 Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas Ferrari 1
20 Nicholas Latifi CAN Williams Mercedes 0
21 George Russell GBR Williams Mercedes 0

[KimiBot]

1 Mercedes 533
2 Red Bull Racing Honda 274
3 McLaren Renault 171
4 Racing Point BWT Mercedes 154
5 Renault 144
6 Ferrari 131
7 AlphaTauri Honda 97
8 Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari 8
9 Haas Ferrari 3
10 Williams Mercedes 0

[MSC Fan]

I honestly didn't expect anything more from this race and so it proved, next week will probably be just as bad, possibly worse, so the sooner this season is over the better. So pleased that Romain got out of that inferno and appears to have only minor burns and broken rib/s and he must be suffering from shock. The halo did its job, thank heavens. Both Williams were fighting with Seb, Kimi and GIO, Ferrari's engine is so weak that we have to trim out the aero and wreck the tyres to get any speed out of the car. A very long, worrying and frustrating afternoon, for the sake of one lucky point.:roll

At best, we'll go back to being the second best team. But the thing is Mercedes has a huge advantage over the Ferrari, Renault and Honda (or whatever the rebadged RedBull version is), that there really isn't a way to end this dominance unless they change the engine formula quick enough or specifically stop Mercedes.

I don't even know what happened to the FIA and how their balls dropped off. They seemed to have no trouble banning electronics to stop Williams by specifically hurting them or change the point system/change the tyre regs to hurt Ferrari. It's almost like they're deliberately trying to run the sport into the ground.

[jgonzalesm6]

Grosjean update:

He has 2 broken toes. That's all that was said.

[Katu]

i still don't comprehend how Grosjean got to the other side of the barrier.. and if it's true - just 2 broken toes - my god, that really is a miracle

[Jax]

Jesus christ immagine this happened 10 years ago . https://youtu.be/iSxGxecQ8As

And honestly grojean drives like a maniac, his weaving from left to right without looking in his mirrors which caused all this ...

[nani_s23]

From this year disaster , to come out and say that he is happy with the new engine + to agree with engine freeze ,i find it difficult to have earn just 20hp !!!!!!
IF that will prove the case then definitley he has to go asap !!!!!!

He said he’s happy with results coming up but at the same time he mentioned that 30-50HP isn’t enough to compete with Merc but also other manufacturers doesn’t stop their engine development. So it means not a huge improvement.

There are two contradicting statements from him. Which one to believe I’m not sure.

My opinion was if it’s the later, then I see no reason why he should continue.

[nani_s23]

There's no way we're beating McLaren in Bahrain 2, they might even take up P3 since RedBull is pretty crap in extremely low downforce condition maybe even P2-P3 if Bottas sh**s the bed again. Racing Point and Renault are pretty damn strong too. Honestly, I'm thinking that it is way too optimistic for Leclerc to get P6, let alone P4. F*** this sport, I'm out.

Next year mclaren (Merc engine) & Renault (Alonso) will be even stronger.

[tifosi1993]

The purists of this sport have always complained about Halo. But yet again Halo did its job and saved another life. Thank god Romain is relatively well.

Bahrain is always going to be a struggle, and we can't to anything about it. Hell, I even expect the bloody Williams to be faster than Ferrari at the next oval track.

[jgonzalesm6]

i still don't comprehend how Grosjean got to the other side of the barrier.. and if it's true - just 2 broken toes - my god, that really is a miracle

So far...it's burnt hands and ankles, rib or ribs broken and 2 broken toes. I will update if any news comes up.


Jesus christ immagine this happened 10 years ago . https://youtu.be/iSxGxecQ8As

And honestly grojean drives like a maniac, his weaving from left to right without looking in his mirrors which caused all this ...


Yeah, it appears that way. Apparently there was some debris that fell off Stroll's car and went into Grosjeans right front tire but it appears that was'nt the case.

He just did'nt know Kvyat was there or did'nt clear him and clipped Kvyat's left front tire.

[nani_s23]

Next races will be the same situation. Abu Dhabi only S3 would be good, rest sectors we will be sitting ducks.
Hope 2021 winter testing comes back soon..!!

Carlos race was good today:thumb. Hope he matches up to Leclerc, will be good for the team.

[jgonzalesm6]

The purists of this sport have always complained about Halo. But yet again Halo did its job and saved another life. Thank god Romain is relatively well.



A couple of things played into Grosjean's "safety." 1.) the monocoque 2.) Halo 3.) the medical car personnel reaction 4) the marshalls reaction 5) the nomex suit 6) the airlift to the hospital.

Everything was top-notch and split second reactionary.

The only thing that failed was the Armco. It split and Grosjean with monocoque went right thru it. It was in an area where the FIA did'nt expect a car to go off course which is why it was there. Tire barriers would have been sufficient and I think we will see something there in place this coming weekend.

Brawn said they are going to do a thorough investigation on the car exploding, breaking in 2 and the barrier itself.

[nani_s23]

Latest update on RG: He feels good, it seems nothing is broken. He has got his hands bandaged from the burns"

Haas team principal

[JPMFerrari]

At best, we'll go back to being the second best team. But the thing is Mercedes has a huge advantage over the Ferrari, Renault and Honda (or whatever the rebadged RedBull version is), that there really isn't a way to end this dominance unless they change the engine formula quick enough or specifically stop Mercedes.

I don't even know what happened to the FIA and how their balls dropped off. They seemed to have no trouble banning electronics to stop Williams by specifically hurting them or change the point system/change the tyre regs to hurt Ferrari. It's almost like they're deliberately trying to run the sport into the ground.

Really see Ferrari being a 3rd place team with this car.

[jgonzalesm6]

Latest update on RG: He feels good, it seems nothing is broken. He has got his hands bandaged from the burns"

Haas team principal

Grosjean to remain in hospital overnight after Bahrain F1 crash

Romain Grosjean will remain in hospital overnight for observation but "feels good" following his crash in Bahrain, according to Haas Formula 1 boss Gunther Steiner.

Grosjean was transferred to hospital following a terrifying crash on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix when his Haas F1 car was torn into two parts after hitting the barrier exiting Turn 3.

The Frenchman was able to escape the wreckage despite a large fire being sparked and the monocoque being embedded in the guard rail, and was quickly met by medical staff.

Haas confirmed soon after the accident that Grosjean had sustained slight burns to his hands and ankles, and was being taken to hospital with a suspected broken rib.

Team boss Steiner gave an update following the race to say that he had spoken with Grosjean and he was in good spirits, believing that he had not broken any bones, but confirmed the Frenchman would be staying in hospital overnight.

"I just spoke with him on the phone, he's in a clear state of mind, he's good," Steiner said on Sky Sports F1.

"He's still staying in the hospital overnight, they want to keep him there. But he told me and not the doctor, he feels good, it seems nothing is broken.

"He's got his hands bandaged from the burns, but otherwise he said he has no burns or nothing. He was very upbeat, I would say, so very happy."

Steiner confirmed that Grosjean's physio was quick to get in contact with his wife, updating him on his condition, and that he had spoken to his son in the aftermath of the crash.

"His physio was in contact with his wife straightaway," Steiner said.

"They know each other very well, so he was in contact and they gave him the news. I tried to call, but you can imagine these people are so busy.

"When I called him before, he was on the telephone with his son, I was told, so that's good. I think it's all under control."

Steiner refused to dwell on any possibility of needing to replace Grosjean for the final two races, saying he would be keen to drive so long as he is fit enough to do so.

"Knowing him, he wants to be back, but we'll see that tomorrow when they take the bandages off because he has no idea what they look like," Steiner said.

"For me at the moment, the only good thing is, nothing bad happened. For sure it wasn't good, but he's safe, he's healthy.

"The rest we'll see tomorrow when we speak with the doctors."

Asked what the back-up plan would be if Grosjean was not fit, Steiner replied: "I don't want to speak about the back-up plan. The back-up plan is to have Romain in if he's alright to do it."

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/153842/grosjean-to-remain-in-hospital-overnight-after-crash



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https://twitter.com/SkySportsF1/status/1333119273875726346

[nani_s23]

Grosjean to remain in hospital overnight after Bahrain F1 crash

Romain Grosjean will remain in hospital overnight for observation but "feels good" following his crash in Bahrain, according to Haas Formula 1 boss Gunther Steiner.

Grosjean was transferred to hospital following a terrifying crash on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix when his Haas F1 car was torn into two parts after hitting the barrier exiting Turn 3.

The Frenchman was able to escape the wreckage despite a large fire being sparked and the monocoque being embedded in the guard rail, and was quickly met by medical staff.

Haas confirmed soon after the accident that Grosjean had sustained slight burns to his hands and ankles, and was being taken to hospital with a suspected broken rib.

Team boss Steiner gave an update following the race to say that he had spoken with Grosjean and he was in good spirits, believing that he had not broken any bones, but confirmed the Frenchman would be staying in hospital overnight.

"I just spoke with him on the phone, he's in a clear state of mind, he's good," Steiner said on Sky Sports F1.

"He's still staying in the hospital overnight, they want to keep him there. But he told me and not the doctor, he feels good, it seems nothing is broken.

"He's got his hands bandaged from the burns, but otherwise he said he has no burns or nothing. He was very upbeat, I would say, so very happy."

Steiner confirmed that Grosjean's physio was quick to get in contact with his wife, updating him on his condition, and that he had spoken to his son in the aftermath of the crash.

"His physio was in contact with his wife straightaway," Steiner said.

"They know each other very well, so he was in contact and they gave him the news. I tried to call, but you can imagine these people are so busy.

"When I called him before, he was on the telephone with his son, I was told, so that's good. I think it's all under control."

Steiner refused to dwell on any possibility of needing to replace Grosjean for the final two races, saying he would be keen to drive so long as he is fit enough to do so.

"Knowing him, he wants to be back, but we'll see that tomorrow when they take the bandages off because he has no idea what they look like," Steiner said.

"For me at the moment, the only good thing is, nothing bad happened. For sure it wasn't good, but he's safe, he's healthy.

"The rest we'll see tomorrow when we speak with the doctors."

Asked what the back-up plan would be if Grosjean was not fit, Steiner replied: "I don't want to speak about the back-up plan. The back-up plan is to have Romain in if he's alright to do it."

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/153842/grosjean-to-remain-in-hospital-overnight-after-crash



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Steiner is pretty much straightforward, I like his way of presenting/taking the media/ handling his drivers :thumb

[jgonzalesm6]

HaasF1Team have stated that the impact speed for Grosjean's crash was 221 km/h - or 137 mph

[jgonzalesm6]

FIA President Jean Todt visiting Grosjean at hospital.

https://twitter.com/autosport/status/1333136391375646726/photo/1

[patrese86]

Can't believe Grosjean survived that. Glad he escaped with only minor injuries.

As for Ferrari...well I think we are done for. Much like Williams and McLaren, we are just a name now nothing more. We just make up the places on the grid. Engine will continue to be far short of what's required and at best it will mask any aero deficiencies. With the wing changes for next year I imagine it will take us a few years to get our heads around what should be a relatively simple design change.
I'm so angry.

[jgonzalesm6]

HaasF1Team have stated that the impact speed for Grosjean's crash was 221 km/h - or 137 mph

According to HAAS:

Grosjean hit the armco barrier at 53G's.

Grosjean's steering wheel collapsed at time of impact letting Grosjean unbuckle himself and exit atop the Halo.

[MSC Fan]

i still don't comprehend how Grosjean got to the other side of the barrier.. and if it's true - just 2 broken toes - my god, that really is a miracle

Adrenalin is a hell of a drug.

[MSC Fan]

Really see Ferrari being a 3rd place team with this car.

Yeah, whatever but you get the point. It'll be very hard for the other teams to close the gap to Mercedes.

[jgonzalesm6]

This was'nt shown on the TV feed but Seb doing one of his pirouttes all on his own.

https://twitter.com/thomasmaheronf1/status/1333192899945771008

[Brembo]

That and more to come next two races. It's his way of saying good by! Besides all his great success he also can add that he drove for Ferrari !! I wish him the best! Saintz to the rescue @ Ferrari !!

[Redfive]

I will hold my hands up and admit I was 100% anti-halo and I hated it and thought it utterly ruined the look of the cars, like a damn flip-flop placed on top.
People have said for a while now that this accident and that accident would have been fatal without the halo, I always disagreed with them.

Until yesterday, I will now admit I was wrong and there is even no doubt to my anti-halo mind that the halo saved his life yesterday, all my complaints about it are now withdrawn.

Seeing the way the armco was bent up really gave me flashbacks to when my first F1 hero was killed in 1973 by armco. also I honestly believe that without the halo grosjean would have suffered the same fate as Helmuth Koinigg in 1974 and would have been decapitated. it's just a good job he wasn't knocked out as I don't believe the medical crew would have been able to get him out in time. Horrible crash indeed

[jgonzalesm6]

Emerson "Emo" Fittipaldi's son, Pietro Fittipaldi, will take Grosjeans place this weekend as Grosjean heals. This will be Pietro's F1 debut for HAAS.

[Redfive]

That's the 4th Fittipaldi in F1 then? is that a record?

[jgonzalesm6]

That's the 4th Fittipaldi in F1 then? is that a record?

:lol....possibly.

[Alonsomaniac]

Pietro! That's nice, I like that. Pietro does a lot of simracing too, sometimes long distance races together with my son. They did the 24h of Le Mans this year together with Max Papis. Very nice guy this Pietro.

[wisepie]

This was'nt shown on the TV feed but Seb doing one of his pirouttes all on his own.

https://twitter.com/thomasmaheronf1/status/1333192899945771008

No wonder he ended up at the back of the field, he's still trying to blame Charles for his lunge at the re-start! I also imagine that Charles was reminded too painfully of Jules' accident after Romain's horror crash. It must have played on his mind and maybe Jules might have survived if the halo had been introduced sooner.:Hmm

[Rob]

Pietro! That's nice, I like that. Pietro does a lot of simracing too, sometimes long distance races together with my son. They did the 24h of Le Mans this year together with Max Papis. Very nice guy this Pietro.

Nice. Your son sido?

[Noquarter]

Grosjean update:

He has 2 broken toes. That's all that was said.

An accident very similar to that of Helmut Koenig. Romain was extremely lucky.7759

[Brembo]

There was talk of him racing this next race. Hard to believe. Now their confirming that Pietro Fittapaldi 24 yrs. old will replace him this next race. It will be his 1st. F-1 drive.

[Liscia]

I'm glad Grojean will be okay and hope he takes this as a sign that he should quit his so far pointless quest and the frequent endangerment of others.

[Brembo]

I'm glad Grojean will be okay and hope he takes this as a sign that he should quit his so far pointless quest and the frequent endangerment of others.

Very well said. He's no where in the top fight. And he is a danger to the other drivers. His biggest F-1 win was getting out alive last race. Max stopped crashing and is a top contender, Grosjean never stopped.

[KimiBot]

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.onboard-experience-a-hot-lap-of-the-ultra-fast-bahrain-outer-track-in-the.65YMvkWPub2Vqa9sXgbl1E.html

[stefa]

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.onboard-experience-a-hot-lap-of-the-ultra-fast-bahrain-outer-track-in-the.65YMvkWPub2Vqa9sXgbl1E.html

We are going to suffer big time!