Romain Grosjean

1. Who is Romain Grosjean?
2. Romain Grosjean’s junior career
3. Romain Grosjean’s Grand Prix journey
4. Romain Grosjean’s journey in IndyCar
5. AutoHebdo's opinion on Romain Grosjean
6. Learn more about Romain Grosjean

1. Who is Romain Grosjean?

Romain Grosjean is Franco-Swiss, born April 17, 1986 in Geneva (Switzerland). He is currently an Endurance racing driver and has played in Formula 1 for a long time.

2. Romain Grosjean’s junior career

Romain Grosjean began his career in karting at a young age, in Switzerland. He won several karting championship titles in Switzerland and France. Very talented, Romain Grosjean made his debut in single-seaters in 2003, participating in Formula Renault 1.6 Switzerland. He then raced in various single-seater categories, including Formula Renault Campus, Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and Formula 3 Euro Series. In 2007, Romain Grosjean won the Formula 3 Euro Series championship, which further cemented his reputation as a promising young talent. He then moved to Formula Renault 3.5 in 2008, winning the championship in 2011.

3. Romain Grosjean’s Grand Prix journey

Romain Grosjean made his Formula 1 debut in 2009 with the Renault F1 Team, replacing Nelson Piquet Jr. mid-season. In 2012, he returned to Formula 1 as a starting driver with the Lotus (formerly Renault) team. He achieved several podiums and was considered one of Formula 1's rising talents.

Grosjean then continued to race for Lotus in 2013 and 2014. He took several podiums and was recognized for his speed, particularly in qualifying. In 2016, Romain Grosjean joined Haas F1 Team, a newcomer to Formula 1 at the time, for what would be his last team until 2020.

The most notable accident of Grosjean's career occurred during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. His car hit a guardrail, split in two, and burst into flames. Fortunately, he survived the accident and has since been praised for his bravery.

Romain Grosjean then announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2020 season. After his departure from F1, he turned to the IndyCar Series in 2021, where he continued his single-seater career.

Two years ago, Romain Grosjean miraculously emerged from a terrible accident in Bahrain © AUTOhebdo

4. Romain Grosjean’s journey in IndyCar

Romain Grosjean made his IndyCar debut in 2021, after leaving Formula 1 at the end of the 2020 season. In IndyCar, Romain Grosjean first joined the Dale Coyne Racing team.

From his IndyCar debut, Grosjean impressed, regularly qualifying among the front runners and challenging for podiums. He quickly gained a reputation as a fast and competitive driver on oval and road circuits. His most notable performances were on road courses, where his speed and aggression were highlighted. He had several top 5 finishes and was in contention to win his first IndyCar race. He finished 15th for his first season.

His presence in IndyCar was praised by fans and media, largely due to his early success and charisma on and off the track. He has since joined the Andretti team in 2022, with which everything is not going well, since he finished 13th in 2022 and 2023. While he was under contract in 2024, Andretti told him that he would no longer ride for them in 2024.

Grosjean sails from disappointment to disappointment © Indycar Media

5. AutoHebdo's opinion on Romain Grosjean

Romain Grosjean is generally considered a good racing driver, and his career in Formula 1 as well as his promising debut in IndyCar are indicators of his skill and speed. Grosjean spent many years in Formula 1, where he raced for teams such as Renault and Haas. During his Formula 1 career, he achieved several podiums and was recognized for his speed in qualifying. He has achieved notable results in Formula 1, including podium finishes and strong performances in varied racing conditions.

His successful transition from Formula 1 to IndyCar showed his ability to adapt to different racing disciplines, which is a sign of his talent and professionalism. Grosjean is known for his speed, especially on road courses. He has often been a strong competitor in qualifying. However, it is important to note that, like any racing driver, Grosjean has also experienced ups and downs during his career, including accidents and inconsistent performances. Competitiveness in motorsport can vary depending on the team, car and conditions, which can influence a driver's results.