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Madeline Coleman

Zhou Reveals How He Got Out of F1 Car After Horrifying Wreck

Zhou Guanyu crash at the British Grand Prix

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Zhou Guanyu spoke to the media for the first time since his heart-stopping crash at the British Grand Prix last weekend, revealing that he did not know where he was when his car came to a stop. 

“I had a massive hit and flipped over, going at a very constant speed but quite fast into the gravel and I realize that I’m not getting stopped,” the rookie said Thursday. “So I tried to release myself from the steering wheel and into a very locked position, make sure I'm solid inside myself waiting for the final impact. That's what causes injury and is the big issue.

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