'Hopefully I can write to you quite soon some messages and tell you how it's going.'įormer world champion Damon Hill, who was Ayrton Senna's team-mate when the Brazilian was killed in a crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, later admitted Grosjean's survival was a 'miracle'. 'Thanks to all the medical staff at the circuit, at the hospital. 'I wasn't for the (invention of the) halo some years ago but I think it's the greatest thing that we've ever brought into Formula One, and without it I wouldn't be able to speak to you today. 'Thank you very much for all the messages,' he said in the message. 'Hello everyone, just wanted to say I am okay.

Hours later from his hospital bed, the driver reassured fans that he was 'sort of okay' and thanked the protective device for saving his life in the initial crash. Grosjean was trapped in the burning car for several seconds but, incredibly, was able to scramble over the barrier to safety with the aid of a doctor. A new Formula One exhibition, which will start in Madrid next month, will showcase the chassis of the Haas and demonstrate how important the halo has been since its introduction in the sport.

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