As a T12 para, that’s also my question. He took a helluva hit.
Here is a pic of Newman in the air with no helmet . Take from it what you will as a paramedic. Apparently, the dark stuff you see around his face is the protective fire wrappings. There was a lot of fire and sparks and his car dragged. He could be badly burned as well on his face
https://twitter.com/Nhrafan_17/status/1229602360974102528