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 expressed gratitude on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to his fellow racer Ollie Millroy for his quick and heroic rescue during a dramatic crash at the Shanghai International Circuit. Millroy, 36, recounted how Hartog, a 23-year-old Dutch driver, stopped abruptly to save him during a fierce multi-car collision that set his Ferrari ablaze.
Hartog used a fire extinguisher to control the flames before pulling Millroy from the smoking wreckage, risking his own life in the process. Millroy, who sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs, collarbone, hand, and lung, credited Hartog's timely intervention for saving his life. Millroy's team, AAI Motorsport, vowed to boycott races organized by China GT due to safety concerns, criticizing the lack of timely and effective response during the incident.
The China GT Championship committee apologized for the accident and pledged to investigate, offering their sympathies to Millroy and other injured drivers. They also extended gratitude to Hartog for his quick response and assistance.
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