Romain Grosjean 
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.
Formula1.comWed 23 Sep · 14:03 UTC
via gpfans.comF1 star issues Zak Brown apology after getting it badly wrong about Oscar PiastriRomain Grosjean has publicly apologized to Zak Brown after mistakenly misquoting the McLaren CEO regarding Oscar Piastri's performance. Grosjean's initial comments suggested that Brown had criticized Piastri as being slower than his teammate Lando Norris, which caused a stir online. However, Brown's actual remarks indicated that Piastri was competitive but did not achieve the same lap time as Norris during qualifying.
Oscar Piastri, who is currently experiencing a challenging season, sits seventh in the Drivers' standings, significantly trailing Norris. Following a disappointing eighth-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, Grosjean quickly retracted his comments and expressed regret for the misunderstanding, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment for drivers within the McLaren team.
gpfans.comTue 15 Sep · 20:45 UTC
via PlanetF1Liam Lawson Italian GP update; Mick Schumacher and Grosjean clash – roundupThe Italian Grand Prix race week has begun with significant developments involving Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher. Red Bull is set to make a crucial decision regarding Lawson's participation, depending on Isack Hadjar's fitness. Meanwhile, Schumacher and Grosjean's recent collision in IndyCar has drawn attention, especially after Schumacher's candid remarks about Grosjean post-race.
In addition to these incidents, Verstappen and Norris have secured long-term contracts with their teams, indicating stability in their careers. Sainz has also confirmed his commitment to Williams, dismissing any speculation about a potential move to Audi F1. These updates highlight the ongoing dynamics and decisions impacting the drivers and teams in Formula 1.
PlanetF1Mon 31 Aug · 18:59 UTC
via PlanetF1Untelevised Mick Schumacher footage emerges after ‘insane’ Grosjean crashMick Schumacher and Romain Grosjean, both former Haas F1 drivers, were involved in a crash during an IndyCar race in Milwaukee. The incident led to Schumacher expressing his frustration in a post-race interview, describing the contact as 'insane' and criticizing Grosjean's driving. Despite the initial tension, the two drivers later engaged in a positive conversation in the pit lane, indicating that they had resolved their differences.
Following the crash, Grosjean acknowledged that Schumacher was upset but refrained from commenting until he reviewed the footage. He later attributed the collision to a situation involving Schumacher's teammate, suggesting that it was a chaotic moment on the track. Schumacher has confirmed his commitment to IndyCar for the upcoming season in 2027.PlanetF1Mon 31 Aug · 08:56 UTC
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