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Grosjean survives horrific fiery first-lap crash in Bahrain

Haas’ Romain Grosjean has been taken to the medical centre for a check-up in the wake of a horrific opening lap accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Amid jostling on the first lap at the Bahrain International Circuit Grosjean moved right through the exit of Turn 3 to avoid slower cars ahead but made contact with the AlphaTauri of Daniil Kvyat. Grosjean speared across the front of Kvyat at high-speed into the inside retaining barrier and upon impact the car was split in half, with the chassis lodging upside down in the armco. The car burst into flames upon impact and the race was immediately red-flagged. Grosjean was quickly extricated by the crew following in the Medical Car and limped...
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