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China GT racing accident and safety controversy
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China GT racing accident and rescue safety controversy
During a China GT Championship race at the Shanghai International Circuit, a multi-car collision resulted in a Ferrari driven by British racer Ollie Millroy catching fire. In the absence of immediate track marshals or medical personnel, Dutch driver Loek Hartog stopped his vehicle, used a fire extinguisher, and pulled Millroy from the burning wreckage. Millroy sustained serious injuries, including broken ribs, a fractured collarbone, a broken hand, and a bruised or punctured lung. Following the rescue, Millroy credited Hartog for his survival, stating, “I am still alive tonight, entirely thanks to one man,” and describing him as a “superhero.” He has since undergone surgery in Shanghai and remains in stable condition. The incident has led to intense criticism regarding safety protocols and response times. While China GT organizers apologized and promised a review, apologized, they maintained that the event met “national-level configurations.” However, Millroy’s team, AAI Motorsports, criticized accused organizers of being “grossly negligent in the safety structure response” and announced its withdrawal from the series. Additionally, actor and racer Daniel Wu criticized the organizers for a delayed response and an alleged attempt to cover up mismanagement.
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