Worryingly, the car was leaking fuel onto itself, which resulted in the fire growing.
Paramedics were eventually able to pull Newman from the car, and he was immediately taken to hospital.
There was no update on his condition, as Hamlin struck a somber figure while celebrating the win.
After the race, he discussed his view of the crash, with the sold-out crowd sent into numbed silence.
“I saw him cross the track, I didn’t see the other contact with the car while he was in the air,” Hamlin said.
“It’s the worst-case scenario. Ryan’s a tough guy.”
source: express.co.uk