Zhou Guangyu gave the first comment on his condition after the accident

MOSCOW, Jul 4 Chinese Formula 1 team driver Alfa Romeo» Zhou Guangyu, who had a serious accident on the first lap of the British Grand Prix, said that the Halo car cockpit protection system saved his life. Sunday's race at the Silverstone track was stopped by red flags due to an accident that involved five riders. Alfa Tauri pilot Pierre Gasly made contact with George Russell's Mercedes, which, having lost control, crashed into Zhou Guangyu's Alfa Romeo. The car of the Chinese rider turned over, flew at high speed on the roof, first on the asphalt, then on the gravel and, turning over again several times, flew out of the protective barriers. The rider was hospitalized. «I'm fine. The Halo system saved me today. Thank you all for the good wishes,» the Chinese pilot wrote on his Twitter. Another participant in the mass accident, Alexander Albon from Williams, was also sent to the medical center. «I'm fine, but more importantly, Zhou Guangyu is fine. Thanks to the medical staff and for all your messages of support. All eyes on the Austrian Grand Prix,» Albon tweeted. Both riders are not seriously injured. received and were discharged based on the results of the examination. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held July 8-10.