Romain Grosjean has been a Formula 1 driver for over ten years, but when it became known that he was leaving Haas F1 teamOnly one of his passengers contacted him to offer his assistance.
Grosjean made his first Formula 1 debut with the Renault F1 Team 2009, but it was not until 2012 that he became a regular in the sport. He has started one hundred and seventy-seven Grand Prix and has been on the podium ten times, although he has not taken a win during that time.
Speaking to RaceFans.net, Grosjean confirmed that young Williams Racing driver George Russellwas the only person who contacted him after the news, both himself and Kevin Magnussen would be replaced at Haas for 2021.
“I had a good relationship with George,” said Grosjean. “When it became known that I would not be on the team next season, he was the first and only one to send me a WhatsApp message.
“It really shows he’s a great guy.”
Russell and Grosjean are on good terms with the Frenchman, who approaches the British racing driver with support after his unfortunate safety car incident during the year Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna That cost him the possibility of a first top ten place in Formula 1. Grosjean knows what the Briton is going through after he also fell behind the safety car during his Formula 1 career in 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix when running in the top six.
It’s still uncertain what Grosjean will be doing anytime soon, but there are rumors he could be headed towards FIA Formula E., although he has admitted that he has had contact with teams in the NTT IndyCar series.
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