Perfect debut for Romain Grosjean

Winner of the first race and second in the next, Romain Grosjean made a successful start to the season in the GP2 Series in Barcelona. With pole position and a fastest lap in the race, the Renault Driver Development driver takes first place in the championship with 18 points.

Published on 13/05/2009 à 17:46

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Deprived of competition for eight months, Romain Grosjean did not miss his return to the starting grids. Author of pole position, the Frenchman succeeded in his first start of 2009 to take victory on Saturday: “Everyone expected me to make a mistake or to dominate. I was a little tense. It was the first race of the season in front of the Paddock F1. I was able to take the lead of the race and I didn't lose it again. »

Winner of the first race, Romain Grosjean was just as efficient on Sunday, moving up from eighth to second place behind Edoardo Mortara: “With a victory, a podium, a pole position and a fastest lap, that’s 18 points in the standings. counter. Not bad for a start? I am leading the championship but there is still a long way to go. I'm not getting carried away and I'm already concentrating for the next round: Monaco, the legendary circuit where mistakes are not allowed. »