News Details
Tilke: Several factors played a part in Grosjean crash
The crash scene pic: Sky Sports F1 Facebook Formula 1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke says that “several factors” contributed to the shocking nature of Romain Grosjean’s Bahrain Grand Prix crash. Grosjean speared into the infield fence on the opening lap of the race at the exit of Turn 3 after contact with AlphaTauri’s Daniil Kvyat. Such was the 53G impact with the barrier, his Haas was essentially torn in two and caught fire, while the Frenchman suffered burns to his hands but was cleared of any broken bones. Among the concerning aspects of the crash, which is the subject of an FIA investigation, was that part of Grosjean’s car managed to penetrate the armco fence. According to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from SpeedCafe.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tilke: We can't build ten Red Bull rings
Formula 1 track designer Hermann Tilke has come out in defence of his...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tilke responds to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix criticism
Hermann Tilke, designer of the Yas Marina Circuit, has said external...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com
Todt expects improvements in safety: 'We talk a lot...
The crash of Romain Grosjean in Bahrain was one of the most impressive...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Todt sees crash Grosjean as a learning moment: 'Much...
The crash of Romain Grosjean in Bahrain was one of the most impressive...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez takes victory in the MotoGP Sprint race...
Ducati’s Marc Marquez secured his third Sprint victory of the 2026...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez “stronger than expected” as he...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia explains why it has not been in victory fight...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Why MotoGP’s Hungarian GP sprint turned out to be a...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou breaks 174 MPH barrier, earns IndyCar pole
Saturday afternoon at World Wide Technology Raceway brought IndyCar...
21m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar at WWT Raceway starting lineup: Alex Palou...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O’Ward tops first IndyCar practice at Gateway
The NTT IndyCar Series held its first practice session of the weekend on...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren appoints Ryan Hunter-Reay as new...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hayden Paddon eyes WRC gravel opportunity with...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg highlights area he must “work on”...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal latest: 'Gunners make approach to sign PSG...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Mikel Arteta wants 20-goal star, Arsenal target has...
Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Days after Champions League final, Arsenal make offer...
Arsenal have made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) youngster...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
From France: Arsenal ready to poach defender from PSG...
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a potential transfer raid on their recent...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari flatter only to deceive when it matters in Monaco...
Ferrari looked set for Monaco Grand Prix pole,... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ferrari throw away Monaco Grand Prix win with botched...
If there is one team which knows how to nuke its... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying: Top three press conference...
Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Press Conference... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
