Romain Grosjean embarked on his first day on the job as an NTT INDYCAR SERIES athlete, and he loved what he felt on the racetrack. Formula One veteran Grosjean is testing an Indy car for the first time today at Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut Sunday, April 18 at the same 17-turn, 2.38-mile natural road course. Although, I’m not ready yet to take on the ovals! By: Joey Barnes. by Associated Press May. It’s a very interesting world. We are competitors, and we want to win. For rookie Grosjean, who is racing in all road and street course races this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, it’s a familiar introduction to a new series. Indycar : Grosjean cède sa place à Fittipaldi, comme prévu. Coyne holds one of the few remaining seats on the IndyCar grid for 2021. Pagenaud, Bourdais et Grosjean sont les trois Français alignés en Indycar, au cours d’une saison totalisant 17 courses. “It’s been a great journey with lots to learn. Photo AFP Le pilote français Romain Grosjean a excellé à ses débuts dans la série américaine de monoplaces en IndyCar, samedi. May 14, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indy Series driver Romain Grosjean (51) reacts after winning the pole award during qualifying for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grosjean prêt pour son essai en IndyCar. We are going to push it and try as hard as we can. “They each have a lot of respect for each other, and they get along really well,” Coyne said. Romain Grosjean is going through a career renaissance in the NTT IndyCar … Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. But when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the industry to a halt and racing moved online in 2020, Grosjean dusted off his computer and got back to sim racing. ... 2021 INDYCAR® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. He then moved to the Haas F1 Team in 2016, where he spent the last five seasons. He’s had to retrain his driving technique a bit to adjust to the curbing in a couple corners and the lack of bumps on certain parts of the track. Calling all IndyCar Series Indy Car, racing fans! Early in his career, Grosjean picked up seven junior championships, included winning the GP2 series – the last rung before Formula One – in 2011 by 35 points. Rinus VeeKay holds off Romain Grosjean for first win IndyCar career. “I was a bit rusty, initially, but now I’m getting better and learning about it,” he said. The Frenchman’s Formula 1 career came to a premature end as a result of his massive crash in the Bahrain Grand Prix late last year, and he is still recovering from the burns he sustained to his hands in the accident. He spent the first four years of his F1 career with Lotus, where he finished a career best seventh in the 2013 World Championship. IndyCar Indianapolis Auto Racing Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. Scott Dixon is set to enter his 21st season competing for a National Championship as the defending champion. The Frenchman will have 2017 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Ed Jones as his teammate in the team’s No. It will be exciting to challenge for podiums and wins again. Romain Grosjean will shift his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career into gear this Thursday, March 18, four weeks earlier than planned, when Season 2 of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge takes the green flag at 6:30 p.m. (ET) from virtual Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Grosjean's last race in Formula 1 ended in … One, he has real-world experience at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal in the form of eight F1 starts, with a best finish of second in his first race there in 2012. “INDYCAR has a much more level playing field than what I have been used to in my career so far. Secondly, he’s a racer at heart, and his ultra-competitive spirit makes him want to win. Romain Grosjean will shift his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career into gear this Thursday, March 18, four weeks earlier than planned, when Season 2 of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge takes the green flag at 6:30 p.m. (ET) from virtual Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. IndyCar Indianapolis Auto Racing Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. 51 Dale Coyne Racing with RWR full-time entry for all the road and street courses in 2021, with the oval races yet to be determined. While Coyne is not an IndyCar heavyweight, Grosjean produced finishes of … The biggest challenge, however, might be the time difference. Now he seems right at home in America. PLUS: The six major IndyCar subplots to follow in 2021 “We tried everything, I had a bit of traffic, but it doesn’t really matter today,” Grosjean told NBC Peacock. Grosjean will compete from his home in Switzerland. Grosjean has been practicing in the simulator for a week now to learn the differences of the real track versus the virtual track. Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. Toutes les infos dans notre guide. Get the complete 2021 standings, right here at ESPN.com. Cette saison, au sein du Dale Coyne Racing, Romain Grosjean va partager son baquet avec un ex-coéquipier, en Formule 1, Pietro Fittipaldi. Grosjean is an avid sim racer and even owns an eSports team, R8G eSports, which fields virtual entries for 17 pro sim racers and five junior sim racers. He is entering the 2021 IndyCar season ranked third on Team Penske’s all-time wins list, trailing only NASCAR star Brad Keselowski (66 wins) and open-wheel legend Mark Donohue (59 wins). With Romain Grosjean on pole and Team Penske looking for its first win of 2021, Saturday's IndyCar race could be riveting. “Actually, it could be a circuit that fits the real INDYCAR SERIES. Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. Romain Grosjean s'engage en IndyCar pour la saison 2021, durant laquelle il pilotera une monoplace du Dale Coyne Racing sous la bannière Rick Ware Racing. Take a peek inside Romain Grosjean's first NTT IndyCar Series test with the Frenchman's new No. We’re looking forward to this season.”. After Romain Grosjean's horrific crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, there were fears he might never race again, but on Wednesday the former Haas Formula 1 driver announced he will be competing in the 2021 IndyCar series for Dale Coyne Racing. But he admitted he also has his eye on some of his fellow drivers, specifically Alex Palou and Scott McLaughlin, who he knows have already been putting in time on the simulator. Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. “I had different options in front of me for this coming season and choosing to go INDYCAR racing was definitively my favorite one. It is tough to go fast. IndyCar: Romain Grosjean claims hard-earned podium at Indianapolis GP ... — NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 15, 2021 "Leading laps," he said, after leading 44 … 16th May 2021, 10:01 16th May 2021, 10:01 | Written by RJ O'Connell Romain Grosjean said losing victory to Rinus Veekay taught him an important difference between IndyCar races and Formula 1 grands prix. This race, and the entire three-race virtual series that also includes events March 25 (Homestead-Miami oval) and April 1 (TBA fan-selected track), will be streamed live on INDYCAR.com, INDYCAR’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and iRacing’s YouTube channel. It’s one of the best,” he said. Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. The 2021 NTT IndyCar Series is the 26th season of the IndyCar Series and the 110th official championship season of American open wheel racing.The premier event will be the 2021 Indianapolis 500.It will be the second year under Penske management after they took over in late 2019. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Romain Grosjean survived a fiery Formula One crash, then left the series behind for a move to IndyCar, where he figured he might compete for wins after nearly a … Grosjean will be behind the wheel of the No. Now he seems right at home in America. Romain Grosjean is understood to be close to signing a deal with Dale Coyne Racing to compete in the 2021 IndyCar season. Romain Grosjean, a veteran of 180 Formula One starts, is turning to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021, embarking on the next chapter of his racing career with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR. By: Joey Barnes. Romain Grosjean was set to run the full 2021 IndyCar schedule for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing until his Bahrain crash. “He has shown interest in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the past several months, and we’re very happy that he has chosen to pursue his career with us and excited to welcome a driver with his pedigree to America, the series and our team. En effet, l’an passé, le Brésilien faisait partie de l’écurie Haas en tant que pilote de réserve. His excitement for Thursday night’s event is high for two reasons. Grosjean, who raced for a decade in F1 without a victory, outqualified two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden by 0.1269 seconds on the 14 … Grosjean will be behind the wheel of the No. Ultimately, the Frenchman decided that the highly competitive NTT INDYCAR SERIES was the place to be. INDYCAR iRacing Challenge Home Page. That was until a video posted by Will Power on Twitter caught his eye. Romain Grosjean, a veteran of 180 Formula One starts, is turning to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021, embarking on the next chapter of his racing career with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR. (iRacing) did such a nice job and taking it to the next level. May 14, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indy Series driver Romain Grosjean (51) reacts after winning the pole award during qualifying for the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After claiming his first career pole in North (…) My left hand is still healing, but we are just about ready to get back into the race car and to start this next chapter of my career.”. Given his knack for sim racing and his love for the Montreal track, Grosjean figures to be a driver to watch Thursday night. The feel-good story on Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park was delivered by rookie Romain Grosjean who humbled some of the NTT IndyCar Series’ best on the way to qualifying seventh. “I’m very excited for this opportunity to race in the United States in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES,” Grosjean said. “I’m probably going to go to bed, wake up, turn on the sim, drive and then go back to bed,” Grosjean said. While Coyne is not an IndyCar heavyweight, Grosjean produced finishes of … Grosjean, who raced for a decade in F1 without a victory, outqualified two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden by 0.1269 seconds on the 14 … Grosjean scored 10 podium finishes over the course of his F1 career, which included two second-place finishes, both captured on North American soil (2012, Montreal; 2013, Austin). 18 Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser Sullivan entry that was announced last week. Romain Grosjean, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. by Associated Press May. Romain Grosjean s'engage en IndyCar … This race, and the entire three-race virtual series that also includes events March 25 (Homestead … (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) It takes hours of practice, and we get so competitive. Both drivers will begin testing Feb. 22 at Barber Motorsports Park, site of the season opener Sunday, April 18. 15 2021 @ 12:20am. R8G eSports has drivers competing in virtual versions of Formula E, British F3, GT racing and more. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver pounced on IndyCar rookie Grosjean on the 45th lap with warmer, softer tyres, relegating the ex-Formula 1 driver to second place. Louis Butcher Samedi, 17 avril 2021 21:21 MISE À … For him, the green flag will wave at 12:30 a.m., meaning the 34-year-old will adjust his sleep schedule to compete. 15 2021 @ 12:20am. Following 10 seasons in Formula 1, including the last five with Haas, Romain Grosjean is set to embark on a new chapter of his racing career in 2021, as he has made the move to IndyCar … “I love the circuit. After a ton of speculation, Romain Grosjean … We feel that he’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the series.”, Dale Coyne Racing with RWR co-entrant Rick Ware said: “We’re thrilled to be entering our first full season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing with Dale Coyne Racing, and to have a driver of the caliber of Romain Grosjean to run the street and road courses makes it that much more exciting for us. In 2020, the team scored 45 wins and 103 podiums in the various leagues it entered. Veteran Formula One driver Romain Grosjean admitted this week he had been struggling to explain to his family why he was so interested in racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021. Romain Grosjean embarked on his first day on the job as an NTT INDYCAR SERIES athlete, and he loved what he felt on the racetrack. Grosjean admitted after his fiery accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix that he was having second thoughts about IndyCar, but talks have since continued with Dale Coyne Racing over a drive. You think it’s just a video game, and then we spend eight, nine, 10 hours of practice for a short race. 2021 INDYCAR® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE, Montoya Back with McLaren as Indy 500 Buildup Begins, Wickens 'Hungry as Ever' To Return behind Wheel. Coyne said the pairing of Jones, who has three years of INDYCAR experience, with Grosjean should be fun to watch in the upcoming season. Romain Grosjean va accomplir ses premiers tours à bord de la monoplace qu'il pilotera en IndyCar en 2021 à Barber ce mardi 23 février Romain Grosjean, Jimmie Johnson and Scott McLaughlin make up one of the most celebrated rookie classes in IndyCar history. It’s going to be great fun.”. After Romain Grosjean's horrific crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, there were fears he might never race again, but on Wednesday the former Haas Formula 1 driver announced he will be competing in the 2021 IndyCar series for Dale Coyne Racing. There’s lots to do, and we generate lots of views and impressions. 2021 INDYCAR® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BRICKYARD TRADEMARKS, INC. / PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE, Montoya Back with McLaren as Indy 500 Buildup Begins, Wickens 'Hungry as Ever' To Return behind Wheel, when Season 2 of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge takes the green flag. Formula One veteran Grosjean is testing an Indy car for the first time today at Barber Motorsports Park in preparation for his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut Sunday, April 18 at the same 17-turn, 2.38-mile natural road course. Romain Grosjean, 34, is said to be close to a deal to run a full season with Dale Coyne Racing in IndyCar. IndyCar: Romain Grosjean claims hard-earned podium at Indianapolis GP ... — NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 15, 2021 "Leading laps," he said, after leading 44 … (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Following a nine-year Formula One career, which ended with the world watching as he escaped a fiery crash in the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix in late November with burns to his hands, Grosjean was presented with different opportunities as he mulled his next career move. It’s a different generation than what watches racing, so for us it completely makes sense.”. Grosjean said he wants to expand into NASCAR, and he’s had his eye on INDYCAR ever since last year’s INDYCAR iRacing Challenge, as he thinks Indy cars are some of the most fun vehicles to drive in iRacing. Grosjean said he was an avid gamer up until 2011, when he stopped to focus on his Formula One career. “We’ve been talking to Romain for some time now, even before his accident at Bahrain,” team owner Dale Coyne said. Romain Grosjean is going through a career renaissance in the NTT IndyCar Series. 51 Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing Honda entry. IndyCar rookie Romain Grosjean says traffic cost him a shot at his first series victory in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, after the pole-sitter finished second to Rinus VeeKay.