During a ChinaGT championship race in Shanghai, Dutch racing driver Loek Hartog rescued British competitor Ollie Millroy from a burning Ferrari following a high-speed crash, according to reports from Motorsport.com and Fanpage. The dramatic incident, captured on spectator video, showed Hartog abandon his own machine on the circuit to intervene as flames engulfed Millroy’s cockpit.
How Loek Hartog Pulled Ollie Millroy From the Burning Ferrari
The sequence unfolded quickly on the Shanghai circuit when Millroy’s Ferrari sustained heavy damage in a collision that triggered a sudden fire, as reported by Motorsport.com. According to accounts detailed by Fanpage, Hartog noticed the unfolding emergency further down the track, brought his own car to an immediate halt, and ran toward the blazing vehicle despite the severe personal danger. Initial efforts to extract Millroy from the passenger side proved unsuccessful due to the layout and intense heat.
Driver Reactions and Aftermath of the Shanghai Incident
Following the rescue, Millroy expressed profound gratitude to his colleague, stating according to Fanpage: «Sono vivo grazie a lui, un eroe» (“I am alive thanks to him, a hero”). The rescue highlights the extraordinary risks drivers take on the tarmac and the rapid solidarity often displayed during motorsport emergencies. Official sanctioning bodies and series organizers have not yet released a comprehensive technical bulletin detailing the exact mechanical cause of the fire or further updates on the drivers’ medical evaluations beyond the initial trackside rescue footage.
Next Steps and Official Updates
Fans and followers of GT racing can monitor official championship channels and accredited motorsport news outlets for forthcoming updates on the investigation and subsequent race calendar adjustments.
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