Having the Halo on his Renault did not prevent Nico Hulkenberg from getting out of his car following his horrific crash in Sunday's Abu Dhabi GP, says Charlie Whiting. Hulkenberg was launched into a barrel roll on the opening lap when he was clipped by the Haas of Romain Grosjean. His car rolled twice before coming to a rest upside down against the barrier with the RS18 on fire. The marshals and FIA doctor were quickly on hand to put out the flames and assess the German's condition before the car was flipped back onto its wheels and Hulkenberg climbed out unaided. Hulkenberg was uninjured in the crash with FIA race director Whiting saying Halo did its job. “I haven’t seen the...
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