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Roberts: Not heroic, did what was necessary
Stepping into the flames to help Romain Grosjean, F1 doctor Ian Roberts says he's not a hero, he did 'what was necessary'. Grosjean crashed on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, his Haas piercing the guardrail and splitting in half before bursting into flames. As the Frenchman climbed out of what was left of his car, Roberts was immediately on hand, reaching out to assisting him. The Formula 1 doctor, along with medical car driver Alan van der Merwe, has been praised around the world for his swift actions. 'I'm no hero,' he told Reuters. 'Lots of people do seriously and proper heroic things. I did what was necessary, so no I don't consider myself a hero. 'But I'm very pleased for...
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