Big Crash at F1 British Grand Prix! Halo Saved Zhou

The 2022 F1 British Grand Prix started with all the excitement and while it was going on, there was a huge accident and the race was stopped with a red flag. Guanyu Zhou, driver of Alfa Romeo, among them Mercedes driver George Russell and Scuderia AlphaTauri pilot by Pierre Gasly Luckily, Zhou was able to survive the accident.

Alfa Romeo driver Zhou survived the crash, the video of which you can watch below, thanks to Halo. Come if you wish How did the accident happen? let’s explain video of the accident let’s watch and What is halo Let’s talk a little bit.

Guanyu Zhou’s red flag accident

Zhou turned upside down before hitting the barriers in the Abbey. The incident occurred after Gasly’s car got stuck between Zhou and Russell, which threw Russell into the side of Zhou, who was driving at high speed in Turn 1. Russell to help Zhou, whose car rolled over rubber barriers and tumbled into fences. rushed to the scene of the accident.

Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur said Zhou had been conscious since the crash. Zhou was pulled out of his car on a stretcher, but he could move himself and he was fine. The FIA ​​confirmed that Zhou was taken to the medical center by emergency teams. Alfa Romeo confirms that he is conscious upon arrival and no major injury confirmed.

After the accident, Russell shared on social media. ‘The most important thing is that Zhou is important. It was a frightening accident and thanks to the quick response of the staff we were able to get over it.” said.

So what is the Halo system that saved Zhou’s life?

The halo system was originally in 2016 A vehicle that has been introduced and is designed to protect the racing driver. is a protection system. Consisting of a curved bar, this structure is pilot’s head It is located on the ground and protects the pilot’s head in case the vehicle turns over.

Here is Guanyou Zhou’s moment of accident:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_1hSMuBywY