Grosjean has 'miracle' escape from fiery Bahrain crash

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - November 29, 2020 General view of the wreckage of the car of Haas' Romain Grosjean after he crashed out of the race Pool via REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

MANAMA (Reuters) - Romain Grosjean leaped to safety in a 'miracle' escape after his Haas car was ripped in half and engulfed in flames in a first-lap accident that halted Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

The 34-year-old Frenchman, who was able to free himself from the wreckage and jump clear of the fire after the car penetrated the barriers, was taken to a nearby military hospital for checks.