He dominated the 2005 french formula renault championship at his first attempt and joined the renault young driver programme. Mar 30, 2020 the formula 1 drivers, though, arent the only ones who share snippets of their lives as f1 photographer kym illman explained. Grosjeans successes in 2011, combined with his test role with lotus renault gp, finally elevated him back into formula one fulltime for the 2012 season. Browse romain grosjean caps, clothing and souvenirs here. Jun 09, 2018 romain grosjean has questioned why the canadian grand prix marshals did not remove the groundhog he struck in second practice after one had been shown trackside on television screens earlier in. Romain grosjean latest f1 news about haas driver grosjean. This year, the driver of the hass f1 team, romain grosjean, was determined to discover what we have the best to offer in terms of accommodations.
Haas f1 driver romain grosjean calls for more gentlemanly. While grosjean maintained his relations in formula one as a test driver for tire manufacturer pirelli in 2010, he turned his talents to a variety of racing commitments. Formula one driver romain grosjean is on the brink of a race ban after his erratic driving at the singapore grand prix resulted in him accruing a further two penalty points on. However, he rebuilt his singleseater career and returned to f1 in 2012 with renewed. Mar 24, 2020 romain grosjean on haas f1 and the future. Sep 29, 2015 so with an immediate goal of growth and respectability for haas f1 team in mind beginning in 2016, gene haas on tuesday named fiveyear veteran romain grosjean as his first driver for the teams. Including a full rundown on his career in f1 and before, plus his net worth and family. Romain grosjean has questioned why the canadian grand prix marshals did not remove the groundhog he struck in second practice after one had been shown trackside on television screens earlier in. Honda f1 form amazing for f1 haas driver romain grosjean. Romain grosjean not convinced over future of haas f1. Haas driver romain grosjean says he is not so sure formula 1 qualifies as a sport, likening the competitive differences between the cars to asking roger federer to go with a pingpong racket to. Romain got his gp2 asia season off to the perfect start in dubai, taking pole position and victory in both.
Born in geneva, he races under the french flag and currently drives for the haas f1 team. Previously the frenchman drove at lotus and renault. Romain grosjean believes formula 1 is a show not a sport, because the reliance on having a good car means it isnt fair. We gave romain grosjean glasses cam as he went on an installation lap at circuit gilles villeneuve during the 2018 canadian grand prix. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Profile for racing driver romain grosjean from france. Haas team driver romain grosjean commented on the teams future while talking to canal plus he said, at least hesgene been clear, theres nothing worse than having someone say theyll be continuing only to unexpectedly pull out of f1. So with an immediate goal of growth and respectability for haas f1 team in mind beginning in 2016, gene haas on tuesday named fiveyear veteran romain grosjean as his first driver for the teams. At 33, the haas driver is now one of the oldest drivers on the grid, but he thinks he still has.
Romain grosjean thinks hes a suitable fit for ferraris. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Soft feel lining around the inside rim for extra comfort. Romain grosjean had been a serial champion as he climbed through the junior formulae but was a huge disappointment first time around. Haas formula 1 driver romain grosjean admits he found. Romain grosjean is a swissborn french racing driver who was born on 17 april 1986. In 2008, the youngster had a heavy schedule, for in addition to his gp2 and gp2 asia commitments with art grand prix, romain was named test driver for the renault f1 team replacing nelson piquet who had been promoted to a full race seat. Although born in switzerland geneva, romain grosjean races under a french licence and is, to all intents and purposes, french. Speaking with grosjean in a video posted on youtube, illman told. Collecting championships and numerous race wins as he ascended europes ultracompetitive openwheel racing ladder, grosjeans talents have continued to impress with the frenchman joining haas f1 team in 2016. French f1 driver, romain grosjean has had two stints in formula one. He previously drove for the lotus f1 team before moving to haas in 2016. After relocating from lotus to his current seat last year, the 31year old franco. Haas f1 team will enter the 2020 fia formula one world championship fielding a retained driver lineup of romain grosjean and kevin magnussen.
Grosjean and magnussen will be partnered together at the american outfit for a fourth straight year as the team prepares for its fifth season competing in formula one. The formula 1 drivers, though, arent the only ones who share snippets of their lives as f1 photographer kym illman explained. Plus, why not make business fun and explore the atv trails that make us famous worldwide. Jan 17, 2020 your questions answered by romain grosjean.
Beginning with the junior category, he moved up to formula ica just a year later, contesting the french championship for three seasons, in addition to some formula a races in 2002. Haas f1 lead driver romain grosjean is an ambitious soul. Romain grosjeans net worth, salary and endorsements. Get all the latest news, race results, video highlights, interviews and more. He made his debut in 2009 for renault after the crashgate controversy saw nelson piquet jr lose his seat. Romain grosjean says toro rossohondas surprise form is amazing for formula 1, because it proves new manufacturers can come in and be successful. Sep 29, 2015 we found him in romain grosjean, said gene haas, founder and chairman, haas f1 team. Haas f1 driver romain grosjean has complemented team owner gene haas for being honest about the teams uncertainty to stay in f1 past this season. Haas driver romain grosjean says he is not so sure formula 1 qualifies as a sport, likening the competitive differences between the cars to asking roger. Haas f1 team selects grosjean as driver haas f1 team. An average driver, who can be fast, but has a dire lack of consistency.
Haas team driver romain grosjean commented on the teams future while talking to canal plus he said, at least hesgene been clear, theres nothing worse than having someone say. Grosjean responds to his critics, internet trolls date published. He contested the auto gp series with dams, ably steering his way to four victories and the series title. We gave romain grosjean glasses cam as he went on an installation lap at circuit gilles villeneuve during. Romain grosjean not convinced over future of haas in formula 1. Partnered alongside formula one world champion kimi raikkonen, romain earned a race seat with lotus f1 team. Romain grosjean was born in switzerland but races under a french licence motor racing having been banned in his birth country in the 1950s he joined renault as test driver in 2008 after winning the 2007 formula three euroseries. Haas confirm kevin magnussen and romain grosjean for f1 2020. Features grosjeans driver number 8 and smart debossed haas logo. Grosjean has been with haas f1 team since its 2016 inception and magnussen joined the american outfit in 2017. Romain grosjean was born in switzerland but races under a french licence motor racing having been banned in his birth country in the 1950s. Being able to control a 700kg, horsepower car only with your hands and your feet is. Romain grosjean is a racing driver who currently drives for the haas f1 team. Few drivers are offered a second formula 1 opportunity, but this francoswiss accepted his with aplomb.
Like the best chefs, the genevaborn driver occasionally breaks a few eggs. Next season the frenchman will be back with kevin magnussen in the american haas f1 garage, with guenther steiner as team boss. The frenchman has started 164 races in his f1 career, scoring. He currently drives for haas f1 team in the formula 1 world championship. Get formula one 2020 season stats, career statistics, race logs, sponsor info and more. Having been last in the racefans f1 driver rankings at midseason, romain grosjeans improved form in the second half of the year merits a slight rise. Experience, and the need for it, has been one of the cornerstones of haas f1 team, and with romain grosjean and kevin magnussen racing for the team in 2020, we continue to have a driver lineup. Haas f1driver romain grosjean admits he found online criticism from internet trolls painful at times but has since learned to accept it. Romain grosjean is a swissborn racing driver with dual frenchswiss nationality who competes under the french flag. Grosjean made an f1 debut in 2009, recording more than 160 starts since then and scoring ten podiums.
Ive been involved in motorsports for a long time and learned early on the most crucial component is the driver. In 2009, he competed for renault, and drove for lotus from 2012 to 2015. Buy romain grosjean merchandise direct from the only official f1 store. Romain grosjean is one of the most promising young french motor sport talents to emerge in recent years but, after a disappointing halfseason in the top flight, it remains to be seen if his. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for romain grosjean on. Sep 19, 2018 formula one driver romain grosjean is on the brink of a race ban after his erratic driving at the singapore grand prix resulted in him accruing a further two penalty points on his license. Grosjean had previously been one of the teams development drivers. Going up against a driver of fernando alonsos calibre could not be easy and his statistics were underwhelming. But its clear he and his car were capable of much more this year. Romain grosjean will drive for gene haas formula one team. He is one of the most experienced drivers on the grid, occupying a seat in every season since 2012. At 33, romain grosjean is now one of the older drivers on the formula 1 grid. Debossed team logo on front embroidered driver number and flag domed crown flexible curved sandwich peak eyelet vents snapback closure cotton twill material. As ever, romain began in karts, starting off in 2000.
Also has his latest results and his current championship position. Romain grosjean found online criticism from f1 fans. Grosjean hails haas for being open about teams uncertain future. Haas confirm kevin magnussen and romain grosjean for f1. Haas formula 1 driver romain grosjean has suggested his fellow drivers should be more gentlemanly on the first lap of races after he was pitched into the barriers in russia. He joined renault as test driver in 2008 after winning the 2007 formula three euroseries. Romain grosjean driver cap grey 2018 haas f1 team teamwear. The home of formula 1 driver romain grosjean on sky sports. Romain grosjean has admitted he has given some thought to life after formula 1. Romain grosjean has driven in every grand prix in which the team has taken part, and will line up for his fifth season with haas this weekend. He holds dual nationality, being swiss, but uses a french racing license. Romain grosjean stats, race results, wins, news, record.
Romain has strong credentials and he will be an important asset to haas f1 team. Romain grosjean racing career profile driver database. Aug 12, 2019 romain grosjean f1 driver and utv enthusiast. Haas formula 1 driver romain grosjean may be one of the sports most promising talents ontrack, but he also has a burning passion off it. Renault handed grosjean his debut halfway through the 2009 season, but a mix of inexperience and enthusiasm saw him move back to the subs bench before making his f1 return in 2012.