Romain Grosjean is not on the current grid, but not far from Formula 1. The Frenchman, featured in F1 commentary for the first time at the Monaco Grand Prix, will be back in an F1 car on June 29th.
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The Frenchman’s F1 career came to an abrupt end after a terrible crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix last season. On June 29, Grosjean will test the 2019 Mercedes winning car in Le Castellet, home of the French Grand Prix.
The Grosjean test will fulfill Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s promise to let Grosjean end his F1 career on his terms. The 35-year-old talked about his recent interaction with Mercedes, where he was impressed by a simple experience with seat assembly.
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Romain Grosjean reveals that Mercedes “told him everything”
Grosjean has a good reputation in Formula 1. Although he has spent his last 5 years in Formula 1 with Haas, the Frenchman has shown speed more than once.
While many may recall his career in terms of his falls, Grosjean has 10 podiums in his name. Although neither of them came with Haas, it shows the talent the Frenchman possessed as an F1 driver.
After visiting the Mercedes plant in Brackley, Grosjean was surprised that Mercedes was approaching him. He also underscores his astonishment at Mercedes’ openness as he prepares it for the test.
The Frenchman told Canal Plus: “The team opened every door for me and explained how every switch on the steering wheel works. I was happy and even surprised with this approach.
“I’m actually amazed at their openness. You told me everything. They said, ‘We’ll try everything. Everything will be like a racing weekend. “(H: t-PlanetF1)
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Grosjean had never raced for a team that could win a world championship in his career. Although his stay at Lotus was reasonably successful, the Frenchman barely stood on the podium with his presence.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 14: Romain Grosjean of France and Haas F1 walks into the paddock during the preview before the F1 Australian Grand Prix at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
He claimed that the opportunity to test a good F1 car was at stake while at the same time embracing the atmosphere and culture in the team. “I’ll be working all day with the car that won the French GP in 2019,” said Grosjean.
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“This is a great opportunity to find out what a good Formula 1 car should be. At Brackley everything is of the highest standard – you can feel it in the atmosphere and culture of the team. “
Until June 29th, Grosjean will focus on the current IndyCar series. He finished second in the last race after storming into pole position.
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The Frenchman will try to maintain this good form before heading to Circuit Paul Ricard for his one-day test with Mercedes.
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