The Frenchman will race the IndyCar with Dale Coyne in 2021, but not all tracks
After what happened in Bahrain in November, he would not feel comfortable in ovals
On the other hand, I would not say no to a good offer to return to Formula 1
Grosjean confirmed yesterday that he will race the IndyCar in 2021 with Dale Coyne Racing. Of course, the former Formula 1 driver will not play the full season, since he has refused to compete in ovals. The Frenchman assures that the reason for his refusal is his accident in Bahrain.
“The Bahrain accident has made me rule out running on ovals, 100%. I was already in contact with Dale Coyne the week before Imola and they made me an offer to run the Championship full time, then Bahrain happened “, Grosjean has recognized in words for Motor Sport Magazine.
Grosjean has explained that with children to care for, he would not be entirely comfortable putting his life at risk in the ovals. Also, remember that after his accident his representative told him to forget about the IndyCar, but he insisted.
“For a moment I thought I had died and being a father, I had to be sensible with my decisions and I would not feel comfortable running in ovals. Not especially for me, but for my children and my wife, I don’t want to take a chance on the ovals. After the accident in Bahrain my representative told me to forget about IndyCar, but we know that motorsport is dangerous and you have to know at what level to risk, “he shared.
“For the past few years, my wife and children have understood that I am a runner by nature and heart and that I love what I do. Someday I will retire, but it will not happen yet. Ovals are out, I don’t want to play it for my family“, has added.
On the other hand, he believes that his stage in Formula 1 He’s already finished, but he maintains that if he sees an interesting offer in the future, he can return to the grid. Of course, Romain maintains that after his accident he has learned many things, and among them, to say no.
“I think my chapter in Formula 1 has come to an end, but never say ‘never’. If there are good opportunities, I would be more than happy to return.. I think something that I have learned after my accident is that life is short and that I have the option to say ‘no’ to something, “Romain said to close.
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