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Watch as the engine cover explodes on Romain Grosjean's Lotus

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Roman Grosjean sends debris flying all over the Circuit de Catalunya after two fastenings failed on the top side of the bodywork

Romain Grosjean suffered an alarming moment during Practice Two for the Spanish GP when the engine cover on his E23 exploded.

Watch the incident as Grosjean's car suffered a spectacular malfunction shortly after leaving the pits.

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The Frenchman was unharmed by the 'explosion' as the engine cover came off his car - but the same couldn't be said for his E23...

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