British racing star thanks rival for pulling him out of burning Ferrari: 'I owe you my life'

On September 6, 2026, during the ChinaGT Championship at the Shanghai International Circuit, Ollie Millroy's Ferrari was involved in a crash that resulted in the car catching fire. Fellow driver Loek Hartog noticed the situation and bravely rushed to Millroy's aid, managing to pull him from the burning vehicle after extinguishing some flames. Millroy suffered serious injuries but credited Hartog with saving his life in an emotional social media post.

Following the incident, Millroy's team, FIST Team AAI, withdrew from the championship, demanding an investigation into the delayed response from track safety personnel. Hartog, who was hailed as a hero, expressed humility about his actions and emphasized the importance of life over racing. The championship organizers have committed to reviewing the safety protocols in light of this incident.