Romain Grosjean: Formula 1 ‘Heroes’ In Medical Car On Bahrain GP Escape

THE first responders to Romain Grosjean’s horrific Bahrain GP accident have detailed his dramatic rescue and the “crazy” fire-gulfed scene, with FIA doctor Ian Roberts and Medical Car driver Alan van der Merwe telling Sky Sports that they had to “think on their feet” to help save Grosjean’s life.

Grosjean crashed heavily into barriers on the first lap of Sunday’s race – with his Haas car then ripped in half and bursting into flames – but has avoided major injuries in one of the most miraculous escapes in Formula 1’s history.

Roberts and Van der Merwe have been credited with being huge factors in that escape, having arrived quickly on the scene in the Medical Car before rescuing Grosjean from the fiery wreckage.

Sky F1’s Martin Brundle and Damon Hill said it was a “miracle” Grosjean survived – let alone escaped with just minor injuries and burns – while Simon