The halo saved the life of the Chinese driver, whose Alfa Romeo drove at least 100 meters upside down before crashing into the fence
The British Formula 1 Grand Prix came to a halt on Sunday after a brutal multi-car collision near the start trapped the Alfa Romeo of Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou between the tire barrier and the safety fence.
Minutes of restlessness and uncertainty were experienced, until the FIA reported that emergency services had quickly arrived at the scene of the accident to free Zhou, whose high-speed vehicle skidded upside down on the track before jumping over the first barrier.
The Chinese driver, rescued by the halo, that protection that cars have and so criticized at the time for a design issue, remained conscious and was taken to the medical center along with Alexander Albon, of Williams, for extensive observation. The horrifying footage of his car flipping upside down for at least 100 yards before crashing into the guardrails was not broadcast until it was revealed that Zhou was doing well.
Mercedes’ Briton George Russell was also involved in the incident and had to retire, ending his streak as the only driver to finish in the top five every race this season. Russell appeared to be clipped from behind and then hit Zhou.
For his part, Frenchman Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso’s teammate in Alpine, stumbled back to the pits with three and a half tires and hit the tarmac with the tyre.
World Championship leader Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) had taken the lead at the start from Carlos Sainz, who took the first pole of his career in Silvestone, while seven-time Mercedes world champion Lewis Hamilton finished third after a stormy start from fifth place.
Source: La Verdad
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