Romain Grosjean stated the Halo security gadget is the explanation he survived his huge crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Grosjean’s automotive was break up in two and set on fireplace in an enormous collision with a barrier on the Bahrain Worldwide Circuit. Grosjean will stay in hospital in a single day for remedy to the burns sustained on both hand, though he averted any fractures.

The brunt of the impression with the barrier was absorbed by the Halo, which runs excessive of the cockpit. The security gadget was controversial when launched on Method One automobiles for the 2018 season.

Talking from hospital, Grosjean admitted to being a skeptic of the Halo on the time however stated he now believes it to be the game’s best achievement.

“Whats up everybody, I simply wished to say I’m OK – nicely, type of OK,” Grosjean stated, holding up his bandaged fingers to the digicam.

“Thanks very a lot for all of the messages. I wasn’t for the Halo some years in the past, however I feel it is the best factor that we have delivered to Method 1, and with out it I would not be capable of converse with you right now.

“So because of all of the medical employees on the circuit, on the hospital, and hopefully I can write you fairly quickly some messages and inform you the way it’s going.”