Motorsport: Nasty crash in Formula One

The remains of Romain Grosjean's car after his crash at the Russian Grand Prix. Photo / AP

French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was involved in a nasty high-impact crash at the Russian Grand Prix overnight.

On lap 12, Grosjean lost control of his Lotus and hurtled into the barriers at high speed, wrecking the car. Despite the violence of the impact, Grosjean was uninjured.

His crash comes after two other high-impact smashes at Bathurst over the weekend. First, defending champion Chaz Mostert broke his leg, before the next day had a horror crash where Damien Flack's car went end-over-end multiple times.

Grosjean was in high spirits after the crash however.

"I knew it was going to be a big hit, tensed my muscles and closed my eyes waiting for it to be over." he said to Sky Sports F1.

"It is not the best feeling in the world, but I am so happy that the safety is so good in Formula 1 you can have a big shunt and come here and talk," uttered Grosjean.

Feeling ok after one of the biggest shunts of my career. Feeling sorry for the guys and the lost points... #RussiaGP pic.twitter.com/uPthKv9ARS

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 11, 2015

Thanks to all of you guys for your messages after today's crash. Let's make the #USGP a success for us :) @lotusf1team #America #r8main

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 11, 2015

The race was won by Lewis Hamilton, who also appeared to spray Vladimir Putin with champagne in the post-race celebrations.