ALFA ROMEO driver Zhou Guanyu has been involved in a horror crash on the first corner at the British Grand Prix with multiple cars involved.
The 23-year-old collided with Mercedes ace George Russell at Silverstone with the Chinese ace’s car flipping upside down.
Zhou Guanyu’s Alfo Romeo was involved in a sickening crash at Silverstone
Guanyu flipped over on the first corner at the British Grand Prix
A ref flag was called after Guanyu collided with Mercedes’ George Russell
Guanyu ended up in the gravel before he smashed into the fence
His Alfa Romeo ended up in the gravel, where his car then flipped over again before smashing into the fence after skidding for 200 metres.
Russell instantly jumped out of his car to check up on his rival, which ultimately saw him disqualified after leaving his vehicle.
A red flag was immediately called, with Alex Albon also involved in the incident to leave him out of the race after colliding with Sebastian Vettel.
Meanwhile Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri suffered heavy damage after being hit by Albon after the ex-Red Bull ace had spun into the wall.
Guanyu smashed into the fence in sickening scenes at the British Grand Prix
Guanyu received instant medical attention following his horror crash
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon was also involved in the sickening collision, but he remains in the race.
Thankfully for Guanyu, he was not seriously hurt in the accident with Alfa Romeo declaring that he is OK.
Guanyu was able to be taken out of the car, where he was instantly placed on a stretcher on his way to receive further medical attention.
The crash came about after Russell was clipped at the back of his Mercedes, with his tyre subsequently hitting Zhou.
Russell instantly jumped out of his Mercedes car to check up on Guanyu
Russell has been disqualified from the British GP after he left his vehicle
Guanyu’s car suffered extensive damage, but thanfully the Chinese ace is OK
His vehicle instantly flipped over where he skidded towards the barriers at a frightening pace.
It then catapulted over the tyre barrier as it smashed into the fence.
His halo undoubtedly prevented serious injury.
It is the second time the halo has potentially helped avoid a fatal incident following Sunday morning’s F2 race.
Dennis Hauger’s car was launched into the air after he connected with a sausage curb on the second lap.
He then flew into Roy Nissany, with the Israeli driver miraculously appearing to avoid injury despite the collision.
