Hamilton wins F1 Bahrain Grand Prix as Grosjean escapes horror crash - CGTN

World champion Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in a race that was overshadowed by a horrific crash for Romain Grosjean.

Romain Grosjean, 34, trapped in his cockpit, flew under the barrier as it gave way and as his car burst into flames, splitting in two on impact, but managed to escape with only "light burns" to his hands and ankles.

Romain Grosjean is seen with his hand swaddled in bandages but his face smiling. November, 29, 2020./ Twitter screenshot

Romain Grosjean is seen with his hand swaddled in bandages but his face smiling. November, 29, 2020./ Twitter screenshot

Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France is helped by medical staff after he crashed his car during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, November, 29, 2020. /AP Images

Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France is helped by medical staff after he crashed his car during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, November, 29, 2020. /AP Images

The parts of Haas driver Romain Grosjean's car is burning after he crashed during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, November,29,2020. /AP Images

The parts of Haas driver Romain Grosjean's car is burning after he crashed during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, November,29,2020. /AP Images

Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 is pictured on a screen escaping his crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit, November, 29, 2020. /CFP

Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 is pictured on a screen escaping his crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit, November, 29, 2020. /CFP

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain is pictured during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit, November, 29, 2020. /CFP

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain is pictured during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit, November, 29, 2020. /CFP

(L-R) Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP, second placed Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and third placed Alexander Albon of Thailand and Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium, November, 29, 2020. /CFP

(L-R) Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP, second placed Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and third placed Alexander Albon of Thailand and Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium, November, 29, 2020. /CFP