Formula one driver romain grosjean is on the brink of a race ban after his erratic driving at the singapore grand prix resulted in him accruing a further two penalty points on. Being able to control a 700kg, horsepower car only with your hands and your feet is. Honda f1 form amazing for f1 haas driver romain grosjean. He holds dual nationality, being swiss, but uses a french racing license. Romain grosjean not convinced over future of haas f1. Haas driver romain grosjean says he is not so sure formula 1 qualifies as a sport, likening the competitive differences between the cars to asking roger federer to go with a pingpong racket to. Also has his latest results and his current championship position. Previously the frenchman drove at lotus and renault. Romain grosjean was born in switzerland but races under a french licence motor racing having been banned in his birth country in the 1950s. He made his debut in 2009 for renault after the crashgate controversy saw nelson piquet jr lose his seat.
Haas f1 driver romain grosjean has complemented team owner gene haas for being honest about the teams uncertainty to stay in f1 past this season. Soft feel lining around the inside rim for extra comfort. At 33, the haas driver is now one of the oldest drivers on the grid, but he thinks he still has. Romain grosjean thinks hes a suitable fit for ferraris.
Sep 29, 2015 so with an immediate goal of growth and respectability for haas f1 team in mind beginning in 2016, gene haas on tuesday named fiveyear veteran romain grosjean as his first driver for the teams. Haas f1 team will enter the 2020 fia formula one world championship fielding a retained driver lineup of romain grosjean and kevin magnussen. Sep 19, 2018 formula one driver romain grosjean is on the brink of a race ban after his erratic driving at the singapore grand prix resulted in him accruing a further two penalty points on his license. Haas f1 driver romain grosjean calls for more gentlemanly. Haas confirm kevin magnussen and romain grosjean for f1. An average driver, who can be fast, but has a dire lack of consistency. Romain grosjean will drive for gene haas formula one team.
Romain grosjean has admitted he has given some thought to life after formula 1. This year, the driver of the hass f1 team, romain grosjean, was determined to discover what we have the best to offer in terms of accommodations. He is one of the most experienced drivers on the grid, occupying a seat in every season since 2012. Mar 24, 2020 romain grosjean on haas f1 and the future. Haas formula 1 driver romain grosjean admits he found. Ive been involved in motorsports for a long time and learned early on the most crucial component is the driver. Get all the latest news, race results, video highlights, interviews and more. Although born in switzerland geneva, romain grosjean races under a french licence and is, to all intents and purposes, french. The frenchswiss driver remains one of pitlanes most puzzling, combining displays of podiumpotential speed with performances that can only be described as clumsy. Including a full rundown on his career in f1 and before, plus his net worth and family.
Romain grosjean racing career profile driver database. Romain grosjean had been a serial champion as he climbed through the junior formulae but was a huge disappointment first time around. French f1 driver, romain grosjean has had two stints in formula one. He previously drove for the lotus f1 team before moving to haas in 2016. Jun 09, 2018 romain grosjean has questioned why the canadian grand prix marshals did not remove the groundhog he struck in second practice after one had been shown trackside on television screens earlier in. Like the best chefs, the genevaborn driver occasionally breaks a few eggs. In 2008, the youngster had a heavy schedule, for in addition to his gp2 and gp2 asia commitments with art grand prix, romain was named test driver for the renault f1 team replacing nelson piquet who had been promoted to a full race seat. Haas f1 lead driver romain grosjean is an ambitious soul. April 21 2020 romain grosjean has said he cannot be that much of a rubbish driver given the longevity of his formula 1 career. We gave romain grosjean glasses cam as he went on an installation lap at circuit gilles villeneuve during. Jan 17, 2020 your questions answered by romain grosjean. He joined renault as test driver in 2008 after winning the 2007 formula three euroseries. Get formula one 2020 season stats, career statistics, race logs, sponsor info and more. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year.
Debossed team logo on front embroidered driver number and flag domed crown flexible curved sandwich peak eyelet vents snapback closure cotton twill material. We gave romain grosjean glasses cam as he went on an installation lap at circuit gilles villeneuve during the 2018 canadian grand prix. He dominated the 2005 french formula renault championship at his first attempt and joined the renault young driver programme. Romain grosjean has questioned why the canadian grand prix marshals did not remove the groundhog he struck in second practice after one had been shown trackside on television screens earlier in. Mar 30, 2020 the formula 1 drivers, though, arent the only ones who share snippets of their lives as f1 photographer kym illman explained. Born in geneva, he races under the french flag and currently drives for the haas f1 team. Sep 29, 2015 we found him in romain grosjean, said gene haas, founder and chairman, haas f1 team. Romain grosjean believes formula 1 is a show not a sport, because the reliance on having a good car means it isnt fair. Aug 12, 2019 romain grosjean f1 driver and utv enthusiast.
Romain grosjean is a swissborn racing driver with dual frenchswiss nationality who competes under the french flag. However, he rebuilt his singleseater career and returned to f1 in 2012 with renewed. Grosjean and magnussen will be partnered together at the american outfit for a fourth straight year as the team prepares for its fifth season competing in formula one. So with an immediate goal of growth and respectability for haas f1 team in mind beginning in 2016, gene haas on tuesday named fiveyear veteran romain grosjean as his first driver for the teams. Romain got his gp2 asia season off to the perfect start in dubai, taking pole position and victory in both. Beginning with the junior category, he moved up to formula ica just a year later, contesting the french championship for three seasons, in addition to some formula a races in 2002. He currently drives for haas f1 team in the formula 1 world championship. Next season the frenchman will be back with kevin magnussen in the american haas f1 garage, with guenther steiner as team boss. But its clear he and his car were capable of much more this year. Browse romain grosjean caps, clothing and souvenirs here. Haas formula 1 driver romain grosjean has suggested his fellow drivers should be more gentlemanly on the first lap of races after he was pitched into the barriers in russia.
Features grosjeans driver number 8 and smart debossed haas logo. Romain grosjean found online criticism from f1 fans. Haas team driver romain grosjean commented on the teams future while talking to canal plus he said, at least hesgene been clear, theres nothing worse than having someone say. Grosjeans successes in 2011, combined with his test role with lotus renault gp, finally elevated him back into formula one fulltime for the 2012 season. Romain grosjean latest f1 news about haas driver grosjean. Romain has strong credentials and he will be an important asset to haas f1 team. Romain grosjean was born in switzerland but races under a french licence motor racing having been banned in his birth country in the 1950s he joined renault as test driver in 2008 after winning the 2007 formula three euroseries. Romain grosjean says toro rossohondas surprise form is amazing for formula 1, because it proves new manufacturers can come in and be successful. Romain grosjean stats, race results, wins, news, record. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for romain grosjean on.
Haas driver romain grosjean says he is not so sure formula 1 qualifies as a sport, likening the competitive differences between the cars to asking roger. Romain grosjean not convinced over future of haas in formula 1. Romain grosjean has driven in every grand prix in which the team has taken part, and will line up for his fifth season with haas this weekend. Romain grosjean is a swissborn french racing driver who was born on 17 april 1986. Grosjean responds to his critics, internet trolls date published. Romain grosjean responds to his critics, internet trolls. Romain grosjean is one of the most promising young french motor sport talents to emerge in recent years but, after a disappointing halfseason in the top flight, it remains to be seen if his. Partnered alongside formula one world champion kimi raikkonen, romain earned a race seat with lotus f1 team. Grosjean hails haas for being open about teams uncertain future.
The home of formula 1 driver romain grosjean on sky sports. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Grosjean made an f1 debut in 2009, recording more than 160 starts since then and scoring ten podiums. Plus, why not make business fun and explore the atv trails that make us famous worldwide. Profile for racing driver romain grosjean from france. Haas f1 team selects grosjean as driver haas f1 team. Haas team driver romain grosjean commented on the teams future while talking to canal plus he said, at least hesgene been clear, theres nothing worse than having someone say theyll be continuing only to unexpectedly pull out of f1. In 2009, he competed for renault, and drove for lotus from 2012 to 2015. Romain grosjean is a racing driver who currently drives for the haas f1 team.
As ever, romain began in karts, starting off in 2000. While grosjean maintained his relations in formula one as a test driver for tire manufacturer pirelli in 2010, he turned his talents to a variety of racing commitments. Collecting championships and numerous race wins as he ascended europes ultracompetitive openwheel racing ladder, grosjeans talents have continued to impress with the frenchman joining haas f1 team in 2016. Romain grosjeans net worth, salary and endorsements. Haas confirm kevin magnussen and romain grosjean for f1 2020. Grosjean has been with haas f1 team since its 2016 inception and magnussen joined the american outfit in 2017. Experience, and the need for it, has been one of the cornerstones of haas f1 team, and with romain grosjean and kevin magnussen racing for the team in 2020, we continue to have a driver lineup.
Speaking with grosjean in a video posted on youtube, illman told. The formula 1 drivers, though, arent the only ones who share snippets of their lives as f1 photographer kym illman explained. Renault handed grosjean his debut halfway through the 2009 season, but a mix of inexperience and enthusiasm saw him move back to the subs bench before making his f1 return in 2012. Few drivers are offered a second formula 1 opportunity, but this francoswiss accepted his with aplomb. He contested the auto gp series with dams, ably steering his way to four victories and the series title.
Buy romain grosjean merchandise direct from the only official f1 store. Haas f1driver romain grosjean admits he found online criticism from internet trolls painful at times but has since learned to accept it. Romain grosjean driver cap grey 2018 haas f1 team teamwear. The frenchman has started 164 races in his f1 career, scoring. Going up against a driver of fernando alonsos calibre could not be easy and his statistics were underwhelming. Grosjean had previously been one of the teams development drivers.
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