Georgi Donchev miraculously escaped unharmed after his Lamborghini caught fire following a collision at the GT World Challenge in Misano,Italy.
The dramatic incident occurred on Sunday during the GT World Challenge event in Misano. Donchev’s racing car was involved in a collision with another vehicle, leading to it crashing into the guardrails. Shortly after the impact,the car’s fuel tank exploded,engulfing the vehicle in flames.
Spectators and fellow competitors watched anxiously as the 42-year-old Bulgarian driver managed to exit the burning Lamborghini and reach safety. The severe accident necessitated a lengthy interruption of the race, which was halted for several hours under a red flag.
video footage of the event highlights the lucky outcome for Donchev, as another car narrowly avoided colliding with the wreckage. ultimately, the race concluded with Benjamin Goethe of Denmark and Marvin Kirchhöfer of Germany, driving a McLaren, securing the victory.
Echoes of Grosjean’s Crash
The harrowing scenes from Misano drew parallels for many motorsport enthusiasts to the severe accident involving Romain Grosjean at the 2020 Formula 1 Bahrain grand Prix. In that incident, the French driver was trapped within the barriers after a high-speed crash. Donchev’s escape, despite the brutal nature of his crash, is considered a fortunate one.
