Romain Grosjean: “The first impression is good”

Despite losing his front wing in the morning, Romain Grosjean admits to being satisfied with his first real contact with the Haas VF-16.

Published on 22/02/2016 à 20:38

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Romain Grosjean: “The first impression is good”

31 laps on the clock, and a best time established in 1’28”399, the first day of the Haas team F1 Team in Barcelona as productive as hoped. The fault of the loss of a front wing on the VF-16 of Romain Grosjean late in the morning, while the French driver was in action on the Catalan track.

“We needed to stop, assess the problem and find a solution. We found an intermediate solution, but we will have to find one by tomorrow morning. » comments Günther Steiner, Team Principal of the American team.

“We haven’t had any big problems, explains Romain Grosjean. I am very happy with this first day. It was a very good start for the team and a positive day. Of course you always want more, but I think the most important thing is that I'm happy with the car. The first impression is really good. »

Romain Grosjean will give way to his Mexican teammate Esteban Gutiérrez before returning to the VF-16 seat on Wednesday.

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