Ollie Millroy rescued from burning car at China GT
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The gist
Ferrari driver Ollie Millroy was rescued from his burning car by rival Loek Hartog at China GT. The rescue raises questions about track safety and emergency response.
Background
During the opening China GT race in Shanghai on Saturday, a multi-car incident left Millroy's Ferrari 296 GT3 engulfed in flames. Fellow driver Loek Hartog stopped his Porsche and pulled Millroy from the burning wreckage, an act that has been widely praised. The incident has also sparked criticism of the track's emergency response, with claims that marshals and medical teams were slow to act.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026During the China GT race at Shanghai International Circuit, a multi-car incident involving Millroy, David Chen, and Neil Verhagen leaves Millroy's Ferrari on fire.
- Sep 5, 2026Loek Hartog stops his Porsche and pulls Millroy from the burning car, an act captured on onboard cameras.
- Sep 6, 2026Millroy publicly thanks Hartog, saying he owes him his life. Team AAI Motorsports criticizes the emergency response, saying Millroy was left without help for about a minute and a half.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The incident raises serious questions about the adequacy of safety measures at the China GT, particularly the speed of fire and rescue response.
- Public
- Many fans and observers have praised Hartog as a hero for his quick and selfless actions.
- Caution
- AAI Motorsports and Millroy's teammate Yin Yu Chen have criticized the track's emergency response, stating that Millroy was left alone in the burning car for about a minute and a half without assistance.
Still unverified
The exact timeline of the emergency response has not been independently verified; claims of delayed rescue are based on statements from the team and driver.