F1 2021: Romain Grosjean driving without full mobility in one hand | Football24 News English

HIt has been one of the news of the week: Romain Grosjean Y his signing for IndyCar, although with conditions: nothing of value. The Frenchman is taking steps in his recovery after the terrible accident he suffered in Bahrin, although it goes for long.

In fact, the Frenchman gave an update on his process and revealed that he even guided in the United States without being at the top, far from it. “The left hand is the most damaged. Right is fine. On the left, the skin is like this, there is no more skin. At 98 percent it is recovered on its surface “, figure.

The already ex-Formula 1 driver explains himself even more. “They are still very pink. It is a new type of skin and I have to do a lot of exercises throughout the day to regain mobility “, indicates.

Therefore, Grosjean start in his new contest yet ‘touched’. “The ligament of the left thumb It also separated, so I had to have surgery, but it is quite stable. So I’m also focusing on rehab and making it work and mobility. Until six months it is difficult to know if you are going to lose mobility or not. Some days go well, others are more complicated, more painful and difficult. “Therefore, Romain estimates he will be completely fine in June, while IndyCar starts in April, if the coronavirus pandemic does not prevent it.

Mind you, the ex de Haas is no longer medicated. “I stopped taking the painkillers It’s been a while and I don’t want to take them again, although some days they are painful. For me, it was a good step to get off painkillers. in the right direction, “he opines.

The veteran competitor even jokes about his physical condition. They’re still not quite right, but at least I can, more or less, use my hands. I have to be careful with the cold weather, that I’m not doing well. Putting on the gloves should be fine and I hope to do it in a week. The sun is good for me so from time to time I go to the beach in Miami to have a pia colada, although I have to be careful and put cream on my hand because otherwise it won’t be right, “he says.

The Swiss-born participant had no doubts about his not pulling out. “I need to keep running”, loose.

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