Romain Grosjean released from hospital three days after horror crash in Bahrain

Grosjean was deemed well enough to be released as he recovers from burns to his hands

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Wednesday 02 December 2020 08:51 GMT
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Romain Grosjean survives horror Bahrain GP crash

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Romain Grosjean has been discharged from hospital just three days after his 140mph fireball crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.

The French Formula One driver was airlifted to the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital with burns to his hands.

Grosjean was deemed well enough to be released on Wednesday morning. He is due to remain in Bahrain.

READ MORE: Grosjean saw ‘death coming’ in Bahrain crash

The 34-year-old provided an update on his condition on Tuesday, posting a photo to Instagram performing squats with his hands still heavily bandaged.

He wrote: "Never thought that a few body weight squats would make me happy. Body recovering well from the impact. Hopefully same about the burns on my hands."

"I told him try to get better and we will speak on Sunday or Monday and see how he feels and if it is doable.

"We will cross that bridge when we come to it. I'm not in a hurry to decide what to do, or what is needed because it depends on his health.

"He is just trying to get better to be in the car in Abu Dhabi. That is his aim, and that shows that he wants to keep on doing it."

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