2022---romain-grosjean--this-is-what-his-burned-hand-looks-like-after-the-fire-crash Apr 2026

: To maintain flexibility for racing, he must perform physical therapy exercises roughly every 10 minutes throughout the day . Recovery Timeline

: He cannot expose the scarred skin to direct sunlight without high-SPF sun cream or protective gloves . : To maintain flexibility for racing, he must

By 2022, Romain Grosjean ’s hands showed significant but stable scarring from the second-degree burns he sustained in his 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix fireball crash . While his right hand fully recovered with only minor marks, his left hand—which he used to push himself out of the flames—remains "uglier than bad" and requires daily maintenance . While his right hand fully recovered with only

: His right hand recovered much faster and, by late 2021, appeared almost normal with only slight discoloration and small blister-like scars . By 2022, it featured thick, visible scar tissue

: This hand was the primary point of contact with the burning Halo device during his 28-second escape . By 2022, it featured thick, visible scar tissue on the back and knuckles .