Romain Grosjean in FIA GT1

Romain Grosjean, after his brief career in Formula 1, will race in the GT1 World Championship, a great opportunity to turn the page on the difficult episode Renault F1, during which it was not spared, having to show unfailing solidity. The native of Geneva, after an interlude in Andros Trophy this winter, found a steering wheel in a discipline where he will have the opportunity to ride certain circuits encountered in F1. The season will also begin in Abu Dhabi, where its last F1 season ended.

« Like any driver, I am happy when I have a steering wheel in my hands, affirms the Franco-Swiss. The opportunity to join Martin Bartek?s team allows me to discover a new environment and a rapidly expanding discipline. The fact that GT1 now has the world label represents a great challenge that I will take on with all my motivation. »

Romain Grosjean will therefore team up with Thomas Mutsch in the No. 5 Ford. Enrique Bernoldi, who was to team up with Mutsch, stopped his collaboration with Matech the day after the Paul-Ricard tests, at the beginning of March. The former Renault F1 Team driver will have to get used to a new discipline but hopes to shine there, as he was able to do quickly in the Andros Trophy this winter, after a few laps of the wheel.

« I know that the team has worked a lot on the Ford GT1 for this new championship., continues Grosjean. I hope Thomas and I can fight for the podium. We will work in this direction. »

At Matech, the arrival of a driver who has demonstrated his top speed on multiple occasions is also good news. Despite a difficult time in F1, Le Franco-Suisse has a track record that promises great things. “ The arrival of Romain Grosjean brings a lot of value to our team, attests Martin Bartek. Romain has accumulated victories and titles in different motorsport disciplines, results having taken him to Formula 1. His experience and speed, added to the qualities of Thomas Mutsch, allow us to look forward to the future with great confidence. impatience. »