romain grosjean hit the barrier, his car split in two. medical assistance came rapidly. was able to force his own way out of the car. he suffered burns. in years gone by, he may have lost his life. his escape still seemed miraculous. certainly looked shocking. as the teams in bahrain watched the replays, they were reminded of the extreme risks of motor racing. grosjean was taken to hospital. the race, after a long delay, resumed. straightaway, another collision, a car upturned. lance stroll the driver pulled out, unharmed. a safety car finally led the drivers home after another incident. lewis hamilton won, his thoughts we re lewis hamilton won, his thoughts were with grosjean. 20 drivers came to bahrain and 20 lived to drive again. joe wilson, bbc news. former formula 1 driver joylon palmer has driven with romain grosjean when he was a test driver for lotus. i spoke to him earlier and asked how crucial safety measures like the halo system were in saving grosjean's life? from the looks of it, early on, it looks like it was critical, to be honest. have to say, i saw the ca

first of all, what is your reaction to the images today with romain grosjean? accident because the back end after turn four, when romain grosjean went from the left for the circular cross to the left for the circular cross to the right and contacted a number car, which then sent his car at a very high speed directly into the barrier. the thing that was shocking to me was that the car penetrated the barrier, which is something you would never expect to see, but also the car split into two parts, so one pa rt the car split into two parts, so one part of the car went through the barrier with romain grosjean in that pa rt barrier with romain grosjean in that part of the car and the second part of the car stayed on the other side of the car stayed on the other side of the car stayed on the other side of the barrier. there was a fire and fortu nately of the barrier. there was a fire and fortunately romain grosjean was able to step out of the car. he didn't suffer major injuries, fortunately was able to walk away and was taken to the medical centre, where it is believ

romain grosjean hit the barrier, his car split in two. medical assistance came rapidly. . he suffered burns. in years gone by, he may have lost his life. his escape still seemed miraculous. certainly looked shocking. as the teams in bahrain watched the replays, they were reminded of the extreme risks of motor racing. grosjean was taken to hospital. the race, after a long delay, resumed. straightaway, another collision, a car upturned. lance stroll the driver pulled out, unharmed. a safety car finally led the drivers home after another incident. lewis hamilton won, his thoughts were with grosjean. 20 drivers came to bahrain and 20 lived to drive again. joe wilson, bbc news. well, the former formula 1 driver joylon palmer has driven with romain grosjean when he was a test driver for lotus. i spoke to him earlier and asked how crucial safety measures like the halo system were in saving grosjean's life? from the looks of it, early on, it looks like it was critical, to be honest. i have to say, when i saw the car going live, it was shocking. the crash was so bad. as soon as he

into mac, so when pat went through the barrier with romain g rosjea n through the barrier with romain grosjeant of it stayed on the other side of the barrier. there was afire, other side of the barrier. there was a fire, unfortunately romain g rosjea n a fire, unfortunately romain grosjean was able to step out of the car. he did suffer minor injuries but fortunately he was able to walk away and ta ken but fortunately he was able to walk away and taken to the medical centre where he believed his injuries are very minor. but listen, that was an accident which in my generation would have had a much worse outcome, thankfully, thanks to all the work that has been done by the federation, the faa, including the driver halo which is a support across the driver cockpit, unquestionably in my opinion save the life today of romain grosjean,. which would not have happened when you were driving in the 80s. just tell us, not only the halo which is presumably like a protective frame, in terms of what the drivers are wearing now in terms of fire reta rda nt wearing now in terms of fire retardant suits and othe

a titanium bar protecting the cockpit and romain grosjean.t and romain grosjean. flames instantly surrounded the driver. that should not happen and will be part of the investigation but with medics attending, romain grosjean hands burning on the metal was able to escape. an escape which seemed miraculous. he was later reflecting in hospital about how the car's improvements had saved his life. i just how the car's improvements had saved his life. ijust want saved his life. i just want to say i am ok, well, sort of ok. thank you very much for the messages. i think without the security i would not be here today. lewis hamilton tweeted the crash was a reminder of the risks, the extreme danger that is still there. as soon as a grand prix resume, and other collision. a car upturned. the driver pulled out unharmed. a safety car finally led the races home after another incident. lewis hamilton one but 20 drivers came to bahrain and 20 lived to drive again. let's speak to affirm what driver also involved in crashes. when you saw those pictures of roma

a miraculous survival, really, of the formula 1 driver, romain grosjean.was on the opening lap of the bahrain grand prix and his car hit the wall and as you can see just his car hit the wall and as you can seejust an his car hit the wall and as you can see just an inferno of flames there. he basically managed to get out of the race, he was stopped, pictured sitting in the medical car before heading towards a stretcher. much more on that in sport in a moment. senior sources at the arcadia group have told the bbc they do not expect any last—minute rescue of the clothing empire built up by sir philip green. around 13,000 people are employed by the group, which owns uk high street brands such as topshop, dorothy perkins and burton. speaking to the bbc, an insider dismissed talk of any possible rescue. administrators could be appointed as early as monday. our business correspondent katy austin gave me this update. of course, arcadia group did have problems before the coronavirus pandemic. it is absolutely true, though, that the restrictions that have come with

sol factor that saved romain grosjean. wrong but you have to look at the positives as well and say some things really did go right. certainly did. many thanks indeed. let's have a quick look at some of the other headlines today.

prix begins. 20 cars race, each with a halo, a titanium bar protecting the cockpit, protecting romain grosjeanntly surrounded the driver. that should not happen. it will be part of the investigation. but with medics attending, grosjean, hands burning on the metal, was able to force his own way out, an escape which seemed miraculous. grosjean was able later in hospital to reflect how the car's improvements had saved his life. just wanted to say i am 0k... well, sort of 0k. thank you very much for all the messages. i mean, iwasn't for the halo some years ago, but i think it's the greatest thing that we've brought to formula 1. and without it, i wouldn't be able to speak to you today. at the circuit, the teams watched the replays. lewis hamilton tweeted that the crash was a reminder of the risk, the extreme danger that's still there. as soon as the grand prix resumed, another collision, a car upturned. lance stroll was the driver pulled out unharmed. a safety car finally led the racers home after another incident. lewis hamilton won, but 20 drivers came to bahrain, 20 lived to drive again. joe wi

former f1 driverjohn watson said romain grosjean had a lucky escape.ing to watch. the images, i've watched them again and again and again. i'm still shocked by what i watched. president trump says he will continue to fight the results of the us presidential election, telling fox news his "mind will not change in six months". let us work, let us work. the eu's chief negotiator, michel barnier, continues talks in london over a post—brexit trade deal, but fishing is still a sticking point.

former f1 driverjohn watson said romain grosjean had a lucky escape.t was an accident which in my generation would have that was an accident which had fertility written all over it. as i watched the images over and over againi watched the images over and over again i am still shocked. and the man behind the mask of darth vader — weightlifter—turned—actor dave prowse — has died at the age of 85. good evening. the foreign secretary dominic raab says the government is "listening" to conservative mps unhappy with planned new covid restrictions in england — but that a third spike in cases is possible unless they are approved. the system would replace the lockdown when it ends this week — and would place most of england in the two highest levels. a vote is due in the house of commons on tuesday. our political correspondent iain watson reports. it has been difficult finding cheer in this festive season. in greater manchester they have been living under some restriction since the summer and what's more cutting is being placed in tier 3, the highest form of res

and in sport, the french formula i driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix which saw his car split in two and erupt into flames. hello, and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. diego maradona's doctor has denied any medical negligence after being told he's being investigated for possible manslaughter. at an emotional press conference, leopoldo luque told reporters the argentine football legend had suffered a heart attack. police in buenos aires have searched luque‘s house and private clinic for evidence. they acted after maradona's daughters gave statements questioning their father's medical care. simonjones reports. police raid the clinic of maradona's doctor, as the footballer‘s family raise questions about his death. maradona's passing prompted an outpouring of emotion. he died four days ago after suffering a heart attack. he'd recently had surgery to remove a clot from his brain and returned home. but his daughters are asking what treatment he was recei

and in sport, the french formula 1 driver romain grosjean

well, the former formula 1 driver joylon palmer has driven with romain grosjean when he was a test driver for lotus. i spoke to him earlier and asked how crucial safety measures like the halo system were in saving grosjean's life? from the looks of it, early on, it looks like it was critical, to be honest. i have to say, when i saw the car going live, it was shocking. the crash was so bad. as soon as he hit, you just... your heart sinks at this moment. and i was team—mates with romain before. and i know him well and you just are desperate that he gets out. and the fact he could get out is huge testa m e nt to the fact he could get out is huge testament to formula i's safety. the ca i’s testament to formula i's safety. the cars now, they are safe. it did not break into two, he was able to get out of the car in short time. and when the cars on fire like it was, then it isjust and when the cars on fire like it was, then it is just as well. i mean, the medical staff were praised for getting him out safely, as you just mentioned, but how lucky is romain to have walked away from such an horrifi

and a miraculous escape at the bahrain grand prix — romain grosjean's car hits a crash barrier and burstsames. the us's top infectious disease expert is warning there could be a surge upon a surge in covid—19 cases, as millions travel home after thanksgiving. anthony fauci says the outbreak is likely to get even worse and has urged people to wear masks. the us has recorded more than 13 million coronavirus cases since january this year. as of sunday, the number of covid—19 cases recorded in the us this month has passed four million — that's double the figure recorded in october. health experts had called for people to spend thanksgiving this past thursday at home, but, anywhere from 800,000 to more than one million travellers passed through us airport checkpoints on any day during the past week, marking the busiest period since march. nomia iqbal reports from washington. you know what's coming... he is america's most trusted voice on the coronavirus pandemic. and dr anthony fauci, the country's leading expert on infectious disease painted a dark picture as we head towards christmas. i can'

prix begins. 20 cars race, each with a halo, a titanium bar protecting the cockpit, protecting romain grosjeand the driver. that should not happen. it will be part of the investigation. but with medics attending, grosjean, hands burning on the metal, was able to force his own way out, an escape which seemed miraculous. grosjean was able later in hospital to reflect how the ca r‘s improvements had saved his life. just wanted to say i am ok. well, sort of ok. thank you very much for all the messages. i mean, i wasn't for the halo some years ago, but i think it's the greatest thing that we've brought to formula 1. and without it, i wouldn't be able to speak to you today. at the circuit, the teams watched the replays. lewis hamilton tweeted that the crash was a reminder of the risk, the extreme danger that's still there. as soon as the grand prix resumed, another collision, a car upturned. lance stroll was the driver pulled out unharmed. a safety car finally led the racers home after another incident. lewis hamilton won, but 20 drivers came to bahrain, 20 lived to drive again. joe wilson, bbc news

the french formula 1 driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix which saw his car split in two and erupt into flames. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are author and journalist yasmin alibhai—brown and former pensions minister ros altmann. welcome to you both. tomorrow's front pages, then, starting with the metro. "don't risk a third wave" — that's the message from the foreign secretary on the front of the metro. speaking this morning, dominic raab failed to rule out a return to lockdown if mps vote down borisjohnson‘s new tier system in parliament this week. the daily express features a plea from the prime minister for "unity and resolve", insisting that the worst phase of the coronavirus pandemic was "very nearly behind us". pubs and restaurants hit by new covid restrictions will be given additional cash to help get them through christmas — that's according to the telegraph. the paper reports additional grants are likely to be funded by extra borrowing. the guardian writes the nhs is planning to

former fi driverjohn watson said romain grosjean had a lucky escape.

former fi driverjohn watson said romain grosjean had a lucky escape.ults of the us presidential election, telling fox news his ‘mind

soi factor that saved romain grosjean.o i think a lot of things went wrong but you have to look at the positives as well and say some things really did go right. certainly did. many thanks indeed. let's have a quick look at some of the other headlines today. world number one judd trump was the first player to reach the last 16 of the uk snooker championship. he beat liang wenbo of china 6—1 in milton keynes. john higgins also made it through. he beat wales' jackjones 6—2. the 2025 women's rugby world cup is going to see an increase from 12 to 16 teams to reflect the growth of female participation in the sport. next yea r‘s world cup in new zealand will be the last before the new format. police are investigating a protest by celtic fans yesterday following their league cup defeat at home to ross county. three police officers suffered minor injuries as supporters gathered outside the stadium calling for manager neil lennon to be sacked. the manchester united striker edinson cavani has apologised for a post on social media an

the french formula 1 driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix which saw his car split in two and erupt into flames. good evening, and welcome to bbc news. the foreign secretary, dominic raab, says the government is "listening" to conservative mps unhappy with planned new covid restrictions in england, but that a third spike in cases is possible unless they are approved. the system would replace the lockdown when it ends this week and would place most of england in the two highest levels. a vote is due in the house of commons on tuesday. our political correspondent iain watson reports. it's been difficult finding cheer in this festive season. in greater manchester, they've been living under some form of restrictions since the summer. what's even more cutting is they're being placed in tier 3, the highest form of restrictions, from next week. if you look at some of the figures and things like that, if you study it, they seem to have cracked down a bit harder on greater manchester in my opinion. just speaking amongst the people, they seem to be kind of fed u

the french formula one driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix, which sawe has now restarted. lewis hamilton tweeted that he was grateful grosjean was safe and it was a reminder that drivers put their lives

and in sport — the french formula i driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grandrix, which saw his car split in two and erupt into flames. hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world — and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. diego maradona's doctor has denied any medical negligence after being told he's being investigated for possible manslaughter. at an emotional press conference, leopoldo luque told reporters the argentine football legend had suffered a heart attack. police in buenos aires have searched luque‘s house and private clinic for evidence. they acted after maradona's daughters gave statements questioning their father's medical care. here some of what doctor luque had to say at that press conference. translation: i don't know. i don't know why. i don't know. i think about everything a lot. i would like him to be here. do i have regrets? i don't know. because he wanted a life that was bad. i tried to accompany him, everything. i even took him out to play football. he didn't even want to pla

romain grosjean is lucky to be alive.eally shouldn't have penetrated the barriers in the way it did. trapping him in there. he was in the viable 420, 30 seconds. the investigation which will follow will around the crash barriers and as to how the car burst into flames like it did. luckily, he was ok and released a message from his hospital bed. it was one of the most horrifying formula one accidents for years. grosjean escaping with burns on the back of his hands after hitting the barrier at close to 140 mph. lewis hamilton said it should never be forgotten that drivers "put their lives on the line" every time they race. here's our sports correspondentjoe wilson. the bahrain grand prix begins. 20 cars race, each with a halo — a titanium bar protecting the cockpit, protecting romain grosjean. and a big fire there! fla mes insta ntly surrounded the driver. that should not happen. it will be part of the investigation. but with medics attending, grosjean, hands burning on the metal, was able to force his own way out, an escap

romain grosjean says he's competely changed his mind about formula one's head safety device — and creditsaomph crash at the bahrain grand prix — with the car hitting the barrier, splitting into two and bursting into flames. somehow, he managed to leap to safety with only burns to his hands. he's since been posting messages online from his hospital bed — expressing thanks for all the support. it was fia doctor ian roberts who rushed to grosjean's car to help when the incident happened: turning to my right, i could see through the gap in the armco, the rest of the car and rome and was attempting to get himself out, obviously as you can see flames pretty much everywhere. —— roman was attempting. looking through that damage, i described itjust like looking into the doorway of a furnace. my face was pretty much stinking, but no other issue than that for me, and i met her grabbing him and pulling him over but things we re him and pulling him over but things were melting. —— and it was a matter of grabbing him and pulling him over. world number one judd trump is the first player through to the l

formula one driver romain grosjean kroshed in bahrain. his car burst into flames.as able to escape with just burned and is recovering. after making history as the first woman to play in the power five conference football game. vanderbilt's sara fuller says she wants to stay on the team. fuller is the goalie on the women's soccer team was added to the team after coronavirus. the 41-0 lost to missouri on saturday. >> i just think it is incredible that i am able to do this. all i want to do is be a good influence to the young girls out there because there were times like i struggled in sports but i am so thankful i stuck with it. >> fuller helped women's soccer team win sec tournament last weekend. >>> coming up this morning, gayle talks with oscar winning actor matthew mcconaughey. oscar winning actor matthew mcconaughey. st con of prebiotic oat intensely moisturizes over time to improve skin's resilience. aveeno® healthy. it's our nature™. has a million little sips of sunshine. it's 100% of your daily vitamin c and 100% delicious. making every moment in the morning

the french formula 1 driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix which saw

. >> reporter: during the first lap of the grand prix romain grosjean's car was sent into the barrier after clipping another car. the collision at 125 miles per hour, splitting the car in half. the vehicle instantly exploding in flames. >> that's certainly damage and a big fire there. >> reporter: grosjean spent 28 seconds trapped inside the burning car. he did not panic. he was finally able to jump through the flames in his fire-proof suit and with the help of emergency crews he walked away from the scene with only minor burns on his hands and ankles. he didn't even break a bone. experts say he may be alive because of this safety feature called the halo which protects the driver's head during the crash. the component added only a few years ago was met with resistance from some drivers, including grosjean. this morning he's expressing gratitude for the new safety feature. >> i wasn't for the halo in the beginning, but i think it's the greatest thing we brought to formula 1. >> reporter: this is all that's left of his car after the fire. grosjean is 34. he recently announced he's leavi

a miraculous escape at the bahrain grand prix — romain grosjean's car hits a crash barrier

the french formula 1 driver romain grosjean escapes a huge crash at the bahrain grand prix, which sawar split in two and erupt into flames. and the man behind the mask of darth vader — weightlifter—turned—actor dave prowse has died at the age of 85. now on bbc news the join the travel show team on theirjourney of discovery as they explore new destinations around the globe and uncover hidden sides to some of the world's favourite holiday hotspots. this week on the travel show... ..the gadgets that could get us back on the road... ..new solutions for ancient problems... this thing is so much better than any of us can do. here he comes! and kangaroo island bounces back. do you want any milk? it has been awesome to see. yeah, the resilience of the australian wildlife. hi, welcome to the show, coming to you this week from the eerily quiet london city airport. hence why i am allowed to talk to you from the actual runway. take a look at this. this is bonkers! normally this would be buzzing with planes taking off and landing, but as we all know, travel around the world has pretty much stopped

a miraculous escape at the bahrain grand prix — romain grosjean's car hits a crash barrier and bursts

romain grosjean crashing into a metal barrier at the bahrain grand prix.ar splitting in half and bursting into flames. the french driver climbing out of the burning wreckage. you can see him there tonight sharing a photo from his hospital bed with a safety device called the halo that protects the head inside of the cockpit for saving his life. >>> the college kicker making history. vanderbelt university's senior sarah fuller becoming the first woman to play in a powerl. the starting goalkeeper called in after vanderbilt's squad was sidelined due to covid-19. >>> when we come back, the man behind the mask. the tributes pouring in for the man who helped introduce the world to darth vader. when i was in high school, this was the theater i came to quite often. the support we've had over the last few months has been amazing. it's not just a work environment. everyone here is family. if you are ready to open your heart and your home, check us out. we thought for sure that we were done. and this town said: not today. ♪ ♪ birds flyin' high, you know how i feel. ♪

and lucky to be alive: a miraculous escape at the bahrain grand prix — romain grosjean's car hits a crash

the fallout to one of the most dramatic scenes in recent formula 1 history, as romain grosjean escapest minor injuries at the bahrain grand prix. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news at one. coronavirus infections in england have fallen by about a third over lockdown, according to a major study. some of the worst—hit areas saw the biggest improvements, but, despite this progress, cases remained relatively high. the study was carried out by imperial college london and ipsos mori. it says the virus‘s rate of reproduction is below one, meaning the epidemic is shrinking. in wales, new restrictions mean pubs and bars are to be banned from selling alcohol in the run up to christmas. we'll have more on this on the programme a little later, but this all comes as the pharmaceutical company moderna says it's filing requests for its covid—19 vaccine to be authorised for use in the united states and europe, as further promising details have been given about its efficacy. our health correspondent anna collinson reports. lockdown has been described as a blunt instrument. it can damage the economy,

we'll hear from the british doctor who helped romain grosjean escape from the burning wreckage of hisar at the bahrain grand prix. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. three weeks after the end of its last lockdown, wales is to bring in new restrictions as its covid infection rate rises yet again. pubs, restaurants and cafes will be banned from serving alcohol from friday and will have to close from six in the evening. indoor entertainment and visitor attractions, including cinemas, bingo halls, museums and galleries will also have to shut. the first minister mark drakeford said without the new restrictions there could be up to 1,700 preventable deaths over the winter. he confirmed that he will look again at travel restrictions in and out of wales after england's lockdown ends. our wales correspondent hywel grifith has the latest. eight and six, 86. as the covid numbers rise, once again businesses face shutting down. on friday, this bingo hall in cardiff, along with cinemas and bowling alleys across the country will close its doors. three and two, 32. avril normally comes

prix begins. 20 cars race, each with a halo — a titanium bar protecting the cockpit, protecting romain grosjeanulous. grosjean was able later in hospital to reflect on how the car's improvements had saved his life. ijust wanted to say i am 0k, well, sort of 0k. thank you very much for all the messages. i mean, i wasn't for the halo some years ago but i think it's the greatest thing that was brought to formula one. without it, i wouldn't be able to speak to you today. at the circuit, the teams watched the replays. lewis hamilton tweeted that the crash was a reminder of the risk — the extreme danger that is still there. as soon as the grand prix resumed, another collision. a car upturned. lance stroll was the driver pulled out unharmed. a safety car finally led the racers home after another incident. lewis hamilton won but 20 drivers came to bahrain, 20 lived to drive again. joe wilson, bbc news. there are renewed calls for concussion substitutes following arsenal's decision to allow david luiz to play on after a clash of heads with rauljimenez. the wolves striker had to be taken to hospital with

formula one driver romain grosjean narrowly escaping a fiery crash that ripped his car in half. the car veering off the track on the first lap after coming in contact with another driver. he plowed into barriers, exploding on impact. miraculously, he jumps out. the french driver emerging from the flaming car after several seconds and appears to walk away with good health. he's said to be doing okay. only light burns on his hands and ankles. truly incredible. legendary actor david prous has passed away. the british actor known for darth vader in the original star wars trilogy was 85 years old. his agent says he died after a short illness but provided no other details. cnn reported back in 2018 that he was treated for prostate cancer. today actor mark hamel tweeted in part, quote, he was a kind man and much more than darth vader. he loved his fans as much as they loved him. may he rest in peace. stay with us. it's an important time to save. with priceline, you can get up to 60% off amazing hotels. and when you get a big deal... ...you feel like a big deal. ♪ priceline. every trip

romain grosjean recovering in the hospital and he's commending a life-saving device. lucky to be alive escaping this unbelievable and horrifying crash. the french driver's car slamming into a metal barrier during the first lap of the bahrain grand prix, splitting in half and bursting into flames. >> the fact that romain grosjean has survived that crash is not only miraculous, but marvelous as well. >> reporter: the 34-year-old amazingly able to escape, managing to free himself from the wreckage and stumble to safety, climbing over a metal barrier. crews dousing him with fire extinguishers before he was air lifted to the hospital. just hours later, speaking out from his hospital bed. >> hello, everyone. just wanted to say i am okay. well, sort of okay. >> reporter: grosjean thanking medical staff and crediting the halo safety device on his car with saving his life. >> thank you for the messages. i wasn't for the halo some years ago, but i think it's the greatest thing for formula one. without it i wouldn't be able to speak to you today. >> reporter: the halo is a titan

romaine grosjean plowing into the barriers, exploding on impact.his, miraculously, the french driver emerged from the flames and was able to walk away. that was his car afterwards. he posted a video from his hospital bed where he's just recovering from burns to his hands. incredible, alisyn. i can only imagine the moment his team was watching that car just burress inst into flames a him jump over that barrier and walk away. incredible. >> call cars need to be made of that material. we should all drive racing cars, what are they called? race cars? that's what we should drive. andy, thank you very much. >> i think it's the protective suit that probably saved his life. >> whatever. i'm taking a lesson from that. >> we should that now. >> yes. >>> so severe storms taking aim at the east coast. it's going to be a soggy start to the week. cnn meteorologist chad myers with the forecast. chad, i understand we're in for it. >> we are, even across north florida, south georgia, even had some tornadoes on the ground overnight. there's the storm system right th

romain grosjean of france slammed into a barrier on first lap of yesterday's bahrain formula one grandnothing but burns to his hands. he was able to free himself from this fiery wreckage and jump out. look at this. so last night he spoke from his hospital bed. >> want to say i am okay. sort of okay. thank you very much for all the messages. >> sort of okay. grosjean says the halo head protection device in his car is what saved his life. he also thanked the medical staff for taking care of him. he was stuck inside that flaming wreck for ten seconds before finding his way out. doesn't sound like a lot of time, but when you work in tv, ten seconds -- >> can you imagine being in that for ten seconds? sort of okay is miraculous. >> yes. in the beginning he didn't want that halo thing. he was opposed to it. >> imagine how quickly you move your hand away from the stove when it is hot. that's a long time. >> and the opening lap too, that's the thing about formula one, you never know. >> you never know. we're glad he's okay. but that image of him getting out of that flaming wreckage is going to

. —— romain grosjean.only suffering burns to his hands. as sports correspondentjoe wilson has the story. the bahrain grand prix begins. 20 ca rs race, the bahrain grand prix begins. 20 cars race, each with a halo, titania and bar protecting the cockpit, protecting romain grosjean. and a big fire there! big flames and a big fire there! big fla mes insta ntly and a big fire there! big flames instantly surrendered the driver. that should not happen and will be part of the investigation, but with medics attending, grosjean, hand spinning on the metal, was able to force his own way out and escape, which seemed miraculous. grosjean was able later in hospital to reflect how the car's improvements had saved his life. ijust wanted to say i am 0k, well, sort of 0k. thanks very much for all of the messages. if it wasn't —— i was against the halo some years ago, but i think it was the greatest thing, without it i would not be here to this day. at the circuit, the teams watch the replays. lewis hamilton tweeted that th