Driver thanks ‘superhero’ rival for saving him from flaming race car at Shanghai Int’l Circuit
A British racing driver thanked a “superhero” rival for pulling him from the flaming wreckage of his car after a horror crash in Shanghai, saying the quick response saved his life. Loek Hartog stopped and leapt out of his own car to rush to the aid of Ollie Millroy during the China GT Championship race […]
British racer Loek Hartog saved his fellow competitor Ollie Millroy from a burning car during a crash at the Shanghai International Circuit on September 5, 2026. Millroy described Hartog as a "superhero" for his quick response after the multi-car accident. Hartog, 23, later downplayed his heroic actions, stating he was not alone in reacting the same way.
Millroy suffered severe injuries including broken ribs, collarbone, hand, finger, and a bruised lung, expressing gratitude to Hartog for potentially saving his life. Millroy's team AAI Motorsport stated they will no longer participate in China GT races due to safety concerns. The championship committee apologized for the accident, promised a thorough review, and extended sympathies to Millroy and the other drivers involved, expressing deep gratitude to Hartog for his swift assistance.
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