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GT Driver Credits Rival for ‘Saving My Life’ After Fiery Crash
Highlights
- Ollie Millroy saved by Loek Hartog after Shanghai GT3 crash
- Millroy’s Ferrari caught fire after side impact at Turn 14
- Crash caused by Neil Verhagen losing control in damp conditions
- Hartog used fire extinguisher, pulled Millroy from burning wreckage
- Millroy suffered multiple injuries but credited Hartog with saving life
- Incident highlights GT racing dangers and drivers’ courage
Ollie Millroy publicly thanks fellow GT driver Loek Hartog for saving his life after a fiery crash at Shanghai’s Turn 14 hairpin, around 20 minutes into the GT3 race.
Millroy’s Ferrari suffers a heavy side impact and ignites after a chain reaction begun when Neil Verhagen loses control attempting to pass David Chen in damp conditions.
Verhagen slides onto the grass and hits Chen. Both cars continue toward the hairpin, where Millroy’s AAI Motorsports Ferrari is struck, triggering the blaze.
“Thank you Loek. I owe you my life for your selfless act today.”</fervogear_custom]
Hartog stops immediately, deploys a fire extinguisher, and applies race car rescue practices before dragging Millroy clear, with marshals arriving seconds later.
[fervogear_custom]Hartog battles the fire for nearly a minute before extracting Millroy.
Millroy labels Hartog’s intervention “superhero‑like” and says, “Thank you Loek. I owe you my life.” He credits that speed with preserving his chances of recovery.
Medical checks confirm five broken ribs, a fractured collarbone, a broken hand and finger, and a bruised lung. Hartog admits the rescue feels terrifying and uncertain in the moment.
Injuries: five broken ribs, fractured collarbone, broken hand and finger, bruised lung.
The incident reinforces GT racing’s risk profile and the importance of robust response procedures. Officials review the crash, echoing wider discussions on F1 safety protocols.
Recent accidents keep safety central across series, from the Marko–Verstappen incident to Colton Herta’s crash, underscoring continual improvements in training, equipment, and decision‑making.
For AAI Motorsports, the priority becomes Millroy’s rehabilitation and the car’s rebuild. Competitive focus shifts to upcoming rounds while the paddock supports all involved.
Shanghai delivers both drama and relief. Above all, Hartog’s composure under pressure provides the decisive intervention that prevents a tragedy.
Visual Summary
🔥 Millroy
Hartog 👨🚒
“Thank you Loek.
You saved my life.”
You saved my life.”
🔥
Millroy Trapped,
Car Ablaze
Millroy Trapped,
Car Ablaze
🦸♂️
Hartog Leaps
to Rescue
Hartog Leaps
to Rescue
🚑
Major Injuries,
but Survives
Major Injuries,
but Survives
Heroism burns brighter than fire.
In the heat of danger, drivers turn into lifesavers.
Shanghai’s hairpin wrote a tale of fear, courage—and racing brotherhood.
In the heat of danger, drivers turn into lifesavers.
Shanghai’s hairpin wrote a tale of fear, courage—and racing brotherhood.
James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
