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 racing driver Loek Hartog praised his rival Ollie Millroy for his "superhero" actions after they both crashed during the China GT Championship race at Shanghai International Circuit. Hartog, 23, leapt from his own flaming car to save Millroy from the burning wreckage of his Ferrari during the race on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Millroy, 36, expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating that it was Hartog's quick response that saved his life. Despite suffering multiple injuries, including five broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a broken hand, and a bruised lung, Millroy is alive thanks to Hartog's selfless act. Millroy's team, AAI Motorsport, vowed to boycott future China GT Championship races due to safety concerns at the circuit.
The race's organizers apologized for the accident and promised a thorough review to address shortcomings, expressing gratitude to Hartog for his prompt assistance.
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