Grosjean and Boullier good for a good discussion

Two big exits during free practice, a failed qualification and a clash with Daniel Ricciardo which will earn him 10 penalty places at the start of the next Grand Prix: such is the disappointing outcome of the Monaco weekend of Romain Grosjean. But while some are already pointing to the return of the Frenchman's old demons, Eric Boullier comes to his driver's rescue. “I will advise him to keep his pace and make sure he stays in control just like he did at the start of the season”, says Lotus team principal F1 team.

“I'm going to sit down with him and we're going to review the weekend. Clearly it's always the same story, especially in Monaco, it has the rhythm. We got to see it, so it?s even more frustrating because of that. Thursday's accident didn?t help but it arrived. The rest got worse on Saturday morning », deplores the Mayennais. “His frustration began when Ricciardo did not allow him to conclude Q2 as he should have done, and finishing in 13th place on the starting grid finished him off. I think we just need to calm him down and have a good talk when we get back to the factory. » There is no question, however, of comparing the situation with that of last year. “I'm not worried, he did a good job throughout the winter and solved the problems he had last season. He must be aware that he is fast and capable of very good results. He did it in Bahrain, it was doing it in Barcelona, he must continue and be sure to take to the track with real expectations. ». Asked about the possibility of running the reservist Davide Valsecchi in place of Romain Grosjean, Eric Boullier also responded " Not yet ". Conciliating, but not too much?