Dutch GT3 racing driver Loek Hartog visited British competitor Ollie Millroy in a Shanghai hospital, marking an emotional reunion two weeks after Hartog pulled Millroy from a burning Ferrari following a high-speed crash, according to reports from multiple outlets including GPToday.net and NU.nl.
Bedside Dinner Following Shanghai Horror Crash
The reunion follows an incident two weeks prior in which Millroy’s Ferrari was involved in a major collision that sparked a fierce fire on the Shanghai circuit, as detailed by F1 Maximaal. Unable to extract himself from the cockpit, Millroy was aided when Hartog parked his Porsche adjacent to the burning vehicle, retrieved a fire extinguisher, and pulled his colleague away from the flames.
International Praise and Emotional Milestones
According to GPToday.net, Hartog’s swift intervention drew widespread international praise. Millroy sustained severe injuries in the accident but has begun making measurable progress in his rehabilitation.
Photographs Documenting the Hospital Visit
Millroy remains hospitalized following the severe accident during a GT3 event at the Shanghai International Circuit. Reporting from RacingNews365 and De Telegraaf highlights that the British driver shared photographs on social media documenting the visit, which featured dinner by his bedside and conversations with the medical staff involved in his ongoing recovery.
“They say you should never meet your heroes. Well, I have to say I disagree,” Millroy wrote in a social media post cited by GPToday.net. He thanked Hartog for the visit and described the encounter alongside his medical team as an emotional milestone that made them “friends for life.”
Lung Drain Removal Marks Progress
Millroy reported earlier in the week that a significant physical hurdle had been cleared when doctors removed a drain from his lung, enabling him to leave his bed and move around the hospital ward in Shanghai. During the hospital visit, Hartog and Millroy spent time speaking with the surgeons, physicians, and nurses responsible for the driver’s treatment.
Further updates regarding Millroy’s recovery and return to racing are expected to be released through official team channels and the drivers’ respective social media updates.
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