Grosjean car splits in HALF and turns into fireball after crash at Bahrain Grand Prix but Haas driver miraculously safe

THIS is the terrifying moment Romain Grosjean’s car split in half and burst into flames after smashing into a barrier today.

The Haas F1 driver was airlifted to hospital with suspected broken ribs and suffered minor burns after a scary incident in Bahrain.

Romain Grosjean’s car burst into flames after crashing into the barriers at the Bahrain Grand Prix

It’s a miracle how Grosjean didn’t suffer any serious injuries from the incident

Grosjean incredibly escaped serious injury after his car caught fire

The incident happened at the start of this afternoon’s Bahrain Grand Prix

The 34-year-old pulled out to overtake out but clipped Daniil Kvyat’s car and ploughed into the barriers.

His car was then instantly engulfed by flames as marshals rushed to help the French driver out of the wreckage.

But he incredibly managed to walk to the medical car and escaped without a serious injury.

His team Haas tweeted: “That was scary. We’ve heard over the radio that Romain is out of the car and ok.”

And they later added: “Romain has some minor burns on his hands and ankles but otherwise he is ok. He is with the doctors just now.”

The French driver was taken to a local hospital for further checks while the race was red flagged.

Press Association reported that he was suspected to have suffered broken ribs from the incident.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said: “I am so grateful Romain is safe, wow.

“The risk we take is no joke for those of you out there who forget that we put our life on the line for this sport and for what we love to do.

“This is a reminder to us all.”

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