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Steiner: Grosjean hoping to race in Abu Dhabi

Haas driver Romain Grosjean, who survived a terrifying accident at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, is hoping to return to racing for the final grand prix of the season, his team boss Guenther Steiner has said.

Grosjean escaped from the fiery accident in Bahrain without severe injuries and is being treated in hospital for second-degree burns on the backs of his hands.

His injuries mean he will not be able to take part in this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain and will be replaced by reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi.

However, the Frenchman is hoping to return for the season finale in Abu Dhabi on December 13, which will be the last race of his Haas contract and potentially the last race of his Formula One career.