'Without it I wouldn't be able to speak to you': F1's Romain Grosjean praises 'halo' that saved his life

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Romain Grosjean says he did not like F1's halo safety technology — but he's changed his mind after the protection system saved his life in a terrifying crash.

Formula One driver Romain Grosjean says he has had a change of heart about recently introduced safety technology after it saved his life in a horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.The halo safety mechanism was made mandatory in F1 cars in 2018, and at the time some drivers were unconvinced

Grosjean climbed out of the burning wreck and back onto the track and was flown to a nearby military hospital, where he was treated for burns to his hands. The system, designed to protect drivers, includes a curved titanium bar to safeguard the head in crashes."Just wanted to say I am OK — well, sort of OK," a smiling Grosjean said. "Thank you very much for all the messages.

 

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