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“Let me know if my left shoe is still in there” – Romain Grosjean reacts as the remains of his car from the infamous accident is displayed in an F1 exhibition

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Romain Grosjean suffered a horrific crash with his Haas car at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix – his survival was a miracle

The chassis of Romain Grosjean‘s burn-out Haas car which suffered a horrific crash at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2020, is currently being displayed as a part of an F1 exhibition in Madrid.

The remains of the chassis, which split in half on impact, had been kept under wraps for the past three years and is now open for public viewing in a dedicated room titled ‘survival’, along with previously unreleased footage of the accident. The exhibition has been made open for the public since March 24 in the Spanish capital and the tickets are available online.

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Formula One’s official handle put out a post on Instagram, informing fans that the exhibition is now open: “The remnants of a spectacular display of Engineering that assisted in saving Romain Grosjean’s life in Bahrain. Now open for viewing to the public at the Madrid F1 Exhibition.”

The memories of the crash are still afresh but Grosjean has a great sense of humour and came up with a cheeky reply: “Let me know if my left shoe is still in there.” It’s all fun and games now, but the accident is considered to be one of the scariest F1 crashes of all-time. If not for the engineering brilliance of the ‘Halo’, Grosjean’s chances of survival were close to zero.

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How did the Halo help in saving Romain Grosjean’s life?

The Halo is a protective barrier that helps to prevent large objects and debris from entering the cockpit of a single-seat racing car. Halo improves safety for drivers by preventing large objects entering the car’s cockpit. While crash helmets are effective at preventing head injuries in most incidents, a few high-profile accidents involving larger objects revealed that more could be done to reduce the risk of serious injury in crashes.

There have been multiple instances of the ‘Halo’ playing a key role in saving a driver’s life but nothing tops its contribution in saving Grosjean’s life during his crash in 2020.

Wreckage of Haas F1’s French driver Romain Grosjean’s car is removed during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on November 29, 2020. (Photo by HAMAD I MOHAMMED / POOL / AFP) (Photo by HAMAD I MOHAMMED/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Romain Grosjean survived the horrific crash at the Bahrain GP that saw his Haas car crash through an Armco barrier. The Halo (which was previously criticised by many) showed signs of damage from the barrier that would otherwise have been inflicted on Grosjean’s helmet, and is certain to have saved his life.

The halo head-protection device, a result of engineering brilliance – has been one of the single biggest success stories of Formula 1’s constant quest to improve safety since the death of F1 legend Ayrton Senna in 1994.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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