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via gpfans.comShock Fernando Alonso claim made by former F1 team-mate: 'I was not allowed to beat him'Romain Grosjean has made a surprising claim that during his time as Fernando Alonso's team-mate at Renault in 2009, he was not allowed to beat Alonso. This statement came during an appearance on the Beyond The Grid podcast, where Grosjean expressed that there were reasons behind this restriction, although he did not elaborate further.
Grosjean's tenure alongside Alonso was brief, lasting only seven races, during which Alonso consistently outperformed him in qualifying and races. The only time Grosjean finished ahead of Alonso was when Alonso suffered a did not finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Grosjean later returned to the team in 2012 when it had been rebranded as Lotus.
Tue 29 Sep · 08:56 UTC
via formula1.comGrosjean on why Mercedes' support has been key for AntonelliRomain Grosjean highlighted the significant role Mercedes has played in Kimi Antonelli's impressive 2026 season, helping him unlock new performance levels. Antonelli, who had a challenging rookie year, has capitalised on Mercedes' support to dominate the early races and currently leads the Drivers' Championship.
Grosjean praised Antonelli's talent and the team's unwavering backing, which has fostered his confidence. He noted that despite facing difficulties, such as a poor start to the season, Mercedes provided crucial support that allowed Antonelli to thrive, showcasing his potential to become the youngest-ever World Champion.
