F1 rookie Zhou Guanyu has thanked the medical staff who came to his aid following the horrific crash at the British GP. His Alfa Romeo flipped upside down and skidded across the track before flipping into the catch fencing. Zhou was travelling at approximately 160mph at Abbey corner when George Russell clipped the back of his car.
Thankfully he was extracted from the wreckage and was said to be was "conscious and talkative" and thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. Earlier today the 23-year-old took to social media to address the fans following the frightening incident and those who helped him during a very difficult time.
“Hi everyone! Thank you all for the kind messages,” he tweeted. “I want to thank the marshals and the medical team at Silverstone, they were really fantastic. I’m keener than ever to get back on track, see you guys in Austria!”
This comes after he praised the halo safety device which was implemented ahead of the 2018 season as it ultimately prevented the young star from serious injury that may have proved fatal. "I'm OK, all clear," he said yesterday. "Halo saved me today. Thanks everyone for your kind messages!"
In an eventful grand prix at Silverstone, protestors from climate activist group Just Stop Oil jumped the fence and stormed the track on the opening lap. In a statement, the FIA said: "We also confirm that after the red flag, several people attempted to enter the track. These people were immediately removed and the matter is now being dealt with by the local authorities."
The race was immediately red-flagged after the mega crash, which also included Russell, Yuki Tsunoda, Esteban Ocon and Alexander Albon affected. The action was incredible when the racing resumed and Carlos Sainz went on to win his first ever Grand Prix, Sergio Perez produced a courageous comeback to take second, while a brave drive from Lewis Hamilton saw him claim third.
The seven-time world champion was embroiled in an almighty scrap in the final few laps, as the front-runners fought for a spot in the top three after a safety car restart. As Sainz sped off into the distance to take the chequered flag, Hamilton was left to fight for second with Perez and Charles Leclerc.
The Red Bull proved to be too quick, as Perez created a gap and secured second place quite comfortably. But third was all to play for, and Hamilton drove expertly to eventually get the better of Leclerc, who was struggling on old, hard tyres and claimed his third podium of the season and second in a row.
