The incident caused a lengthy red-flag period whilst the barrier was replaced and the remains of Grosjean’s car were recovered. During that time, some drivers took to social media to show their thanks and sheer relief that Grosjean escaped the worst crash we have seen from the sport in years.
I'm so grateful Romain is safe. 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. Thankful to the FIA for the massive strides we've taken for Romain to walk away from that safely https://t.co/dG8AXmsbKN
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 29, 2020
Massive relief to see Romain is ok. Huge credit to all the teams, the FIA and F1 for all the safety measures we have in the sport today 🙏
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) November 29, 2020
So relieved that @RGrosjean is safe. Thanks to Dr Ian Roberts and the @FIA teams for their courageous and efficient intervention. We have always put safety at the top of our priorities and will continue to do so.#F1 #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 pic.twitter.com/64xubWCgUH
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) November 29, 2020
Teams also got involved sending their thoughts to Haas and Grosjean.
We can only echo these sentiments. We hope Romain makes a speedy recovery and thoughts with everyone in the team after such a scary accident 🙏
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 29, 2020
Huge relief to hear that Romain is ok. Huge hugs to the entire team.
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) November 29, 2020
We are so thankful Romain is okay following today’s crash. This is a moment to recognise the strides the @fia have made to always make our sport safer and to salute the unstinting bravery of the marshals and medical crew.#BahrainGP
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 29, 2020
Glad to see Romain is ok 🙏 @HaasF1Team #BahrainGP🇧🇭
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 29, 2020
A big thank you to the @fia and @F1 for constantly striving to make our sport as safe as possible, and to the @BAH_Int_Circuit safety team for their quick reactions.
We’re so glad to see @RGrosjean walk away from that. 🧡
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 29, 2020
🚩 Red flag 🚩 We're back in the pits after a big crash. There's a round of applause in the pit lane for GRO who we're pleased to see is out of the car 👏 #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 pic.twitter.com/fzm6or72DY
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) November 29, 2020
The only tweet that matters right now ⬇️ https://t.co/9Wl1shAzzP
— BWT Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) November 29, 2020
After the impact, the FIA Medical Car was immediately able to attend the crash scene. Medical Car driver Alan van der Merwe helped guide Grosjean from the wreckage and has been called a hero for running into the flames to help.
Haas Team Boss Guenther Steiner was quick to find him and thank him during the red-flag period.
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Great words from Guenther #BahrainGP 🇧🇭 @HaasF1Team pic.twitter.com/vW0RhFHIUQ
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 29, 2020
Thank you to Medical Car driver Alan van der Merwe, the circuit medical team and marshals for their quick thinking and actions in getting to Romain so soon after the accident 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hkUChcweeq
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) November 29, 2020
Away from F1, ex-drivers were also quick to show their support to Romain and praising the halo that undoubtably saved his life.
The risk 0 doesn’t exist in motorsport. The HALO & all new safety measures developed by @fia / @JeanTodt clearly saved Romain’s life. I’m glad you’re ok @RGrosjean 🙏🏼. Congratulations to the marshals and fia doctors for their reactivity #Motorsport #Safety #F1 pic.twitter.com/Aa3THVjMJs
— Jean-Eric Vergne (@JeanEricVergne) November 29, 2020
I have never seen an accident that bad in my lifetime and for him to jump out is an outstanding achievement for all those continuing to push the safety forwards. 5 years ago that would have been a different story.
— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) November 29, 2020
Wow, glad to see @RGrosjean is doing ok after this huge crash! 😱🙏🏼 Never seen anything like this! We’ve got to be grateful what a job the @fia is doing to make this sport as safe as possible 👍 https://t.co/AKa1no0bmD
— Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) November 29, 2020
Alan van der Merwe. Romain Grosjean. Hero’s. pic.twitter.com/XrzZRoI4r7
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) November 29, 2020
Don’t forget how tough this is for the other boys. To see it, your heart stops for a second and then you have to go again. To say it’s difficult is an understatement.
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) November 29, 2020
Remember all the negativity about the halo. I was cynical about it too. But if you see where safety in F1 got us today: amazing.
— Giedo van der Garde (@GvanderGarde) November 29, 2020
Grosjean was air-lifted to hospital with minor burns, and is understood to have suffered fractured ribs but this is not confirmed at the time of publishing.
“The driver was immediately attended to by emergency and medical crews,” an FIA statement confirmed. “The driver self-extricated, and was conscious at all times. He was taken to the medical centre before being transferred to Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Hospital by helicopter where he is undergoing further evaluation.”
Haas confirms that Romain has minor burns to his hands and ankles, and that he is being taken to hospital with suspected but unconfirmed broken ribs.
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) November 29, 2020
Grosjean was also voted ‘Driver of the Day’ which was a lovely touch from fans around the world.
We are all so relieved to see Grosjean walk away from this crash and wish him a speedy recovery.
