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Five Years On, Romain Grosjean Reunites With Scorched Helmet From 2020 Bahrain Crash

He shared the artifact on Instagram to show his children how his Bell helmet with Alpinestars gear protected him.

Overview

  • Grosjean posted images of the damaged helmet, explaining that his children wanted to understand the protection and the events of that night.
  • He expressed lasting gratitude to safety suppliers Bell and Alpinestars for equipment he says safeguarded him in the blaze.
  • The Bahrain Grand Prix incident occurred on the opening lap when contact sent his Haas into the barrier, splitting the car and triggering a fire.
  • He escaped with minor burns to his hands, a survival widely cited as a testament to modern F1 safety standards.
  • Grosjean has described the crash as the moment that ended his Formula 1 career and reshaped his perspective on racing and family.