Romain Grosjean confirmed his participation in the next edition of the IndyCar Series after leaving the Formula 1, marked by the tremendous shock he suffered with a wall in the Bahrin Grand Prixas well as the flames in which he was enveloped for about half a minute.
The French driver, who suffered burns on both hands, signed his move to the Dale Coyne team two months after the accident at the Grand Prix in Bahrin that prevented him from finishing the season in the F1 World Cup. “I am very excited about this opportunity to race in the United States,” he said.
“I had different options for the next season and decided IndyCar Series because it is my favorite test, “added the Frenchman, who assured at the press conference that the wounds in his hands have already healed” to a great extent. “After nine seasons in Formula 1, which included a total of 179 races, He achieved 10 podiums and was seventh in the 2013 championship.
There are still some war wounds on one of his hands, but he expects to be fully recovered and in a few days or weeks. Romain has recognized that this possibility of crossing the pond and heading to America had already been considered since before the accident in Barin, probably from a date close to the race of Imola.
Grosjean also plans to do the WEC (World Endurance Championship) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future. But for now focus on the IndyCar and do not dare to value for “for the love of his children.” Grosjean’s first test with the DCR-RWR car is scheduled to take place on February 22 at Barber Motorsports Park.
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