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Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu has detailed his horrifying upside-down crash at the British GP, admitting he had no idea where he had landed, feared his car was going to catch fire, and feels lucky to be alive.
Zhou was involved in one of F1's scariest accidents last Sunday as his car was flipped over by contact at the start of the race, before hurtling through the gravel and then launching over the tyre barriers. It was then trapped in a small gap in front of the catch fencing and spectators.
After a nervous wait, Zhou was eventually recovered from the car and, incredibly, was cleared of any significant injuries.
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The 23-year-old Chinese driver - the sole rookie on the F1 grid - spoke to the media for the first time about the Silverstone crash ahead of this weekend's Austrian GP, where he is ready to race again.
Because of the little space work in, Zhou was left in his car for longer than usual as medical personnel made sure he was safe.
"I had to unstrap my helmet myself," Zhou told Sky Sports F1.
"I tried to move myself a little bit to make sure I twist my body to be on top of the car.
"I was waiting for them to flip my car over, because I didn't know I was stuck between the fence and the barriers."
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Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson says the FIA will want to know why the roll hoop on Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo did not stay intact during his frightening crash at the British Grand Prix
Zhou Guanyu survived a frightening upside-down accident at Silverstone, where his car was trapped between barriers and fence. He spoke to the media about his ordeal, praising the halo and George Russell's help.
Jul 3, 2022 · Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo was hit by George Russell's Mercedes on the first lap of the British Grand Prix and rolled over the tire barriers. He was treated at the hospital and announced he was \"all clear\" on social media, praising the halo device for protecting him.
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Jul 3, 2022 · The Chinese rookie was involved in a horrific accident at the first corner of the British GP, with his car flipping and hitting the barriers. He was checked by medical staff and declared fit, while Albon and Russell also walked away unharmed.
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Jul 3, 2022 · Zhou Guanyu is conscious but taken away in an ambulance following a huge crash at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the Alfa Romeo driver flipping upside down after making contact with Mercedes’ George Russell at Silverstone.
Jul 4, 2022 · The Chinese F1 driver credited the halo device for saving his life after his car flipped and hit the fence during the British Grand Prix. The halo, introduced in 2018, is a partial titanium shield around the cockpit that protects drivers from debris and head injuries.
Jul 4, 2022 · By Reuters. Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu said Formula One’s halo head protection system had saved him after his crushed car was wedged sideways between a tire wall and metal fence at the British...
