Racing driver Ollie Millroy rescued from burning car by rival Loek Hartog
British driver Ollie Millroy was pulled from his burning Ferrari by fellow competitor Loek Hartog following a high-speed collision at the China GT in Shanghai. The race was red-flagged after the crash, which occurred when Millroy's vehicle was struck by other cars.
During the opening race of the China GT championship in Shanghai this past Saturday, British racing driver Ollie Millroy was involved in a severe collision that left his Ferrari engulfed in flames. The incident occurred approximately 20 minutes into the event after a multi-car pileup resulted in Millroy’s vehicle being struck heavily from the side.
As the car caught fire, there was a delay in the arrival of safety marshals to the scene. Recognizing the immediate danger, Dutch driver Loek Hartog stopped his own vehicle on the track and exited to assist. Hartog successfully pulled Millroy from the driver’s side of the burning car. Millroy has since publicly credited Hartog with saving his life. The race was subsequently red-flagged to allow for emergency crews to secure the area and attend to the drivers involved.
📡 Media Analysis
How each outlet framed the story — angles, word choices, and what they chose to push or ignore.
Focused on the dramatic rescue narrative and the personal gratitude between the two drivers.
"heroic rival"
✓ Only outlet to report: The specific detail that the rescue occurred because safety marshals had not yet reached the scene.
🔍 What Nobody's Reporting
- ·Lack of official statements from race organizers regarding safety protocols.
- ·No information provided on the condition of the other drivers involved in the initial collision.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: The Guardian (B)