F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008
Romain Grosjean, the first GP2 Asia Series champion and fourth in this year’s main GP2 series, looks likely to return to the support category in 2009. The Swiss-born 22-year-old Frenchman was closely linked with a graduation to formula one with Renault next year, as team boss Flavio Briatore toyed with the concept of dropping Nelson Piquet. But [...]
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008
Romain Grosjean is 'too young' and 'made too many mistakes' in GP2 in 2008 to have been genuinely considered for a racing role with Renault in F1 in 2009, Flavio Briatore has revealed.
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
... applied for four spots on the grid. With previous winners including Jamie Green, , Paul di Resta, Romain Grosjean and Nico Hulkenberg, it is expected that Jules Bianchi will be their team leader in 2009.Elsewhere, British team Manor Motorsport have also earmarked four entries, while this year's runners-up Signature-Plus, Mucke Motorsport, Prema Powerteam, SG Formula and RC Motorsport...
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... did enough to secure a one-year extension to his contract, leaving di Grassi and fellow tester Romain Grosjean to look for other options to try and make it onto the F1 grid – although di Grassi said he wasn't surprised to see the call made.Advertisement"I've known for a long time the decision in ," he wrote on his website. "It wasn't at all a surprise for me that they would keep their...
ABC (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
... Formula One debut this season. He had expressed fears he might be replaced by young French driver Romain Grosjean."We are happy to confirm both Fernando and Nelson for next season", team boss Flavio Briatore said in a statement."This gives the Renault F1 Team one of the most exciting driver pairings with the perfect blend of youth and experience."Fernando's commitment for the next...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
... Brazilian finished second at Hockenheim but failed to finish 13 of the 18 races. GP2 driver Romain Grosjean, who came up in the team's young driver program and had tested for the team at Jerez this year, was believed to have been in the running to take Piquet Jr.'s place."Although I have had a tough year, I have learned a lot from my rookie season, and I will aim to put that experience...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
Renault stuck with Piquet Jr. despite an erratic season. The 23-year-old Brazilian finished second at Hockenheim but failed to finish 13 of the 18 races. GP2 driver Romain Grosjean, who came up in the team's young driver program and had tested for the team at Jerez this year, was believed to have been in the running to take Piquet Jr.'s place.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
... namesake was a three-time world champion, had been under threat for his seat by young Frenchman Romain Grosjean, but he will continue his association with Alonso for another season at least."Although I have had a tough year, I have learned a lot from my rookie season and I will aim to put that experience to good use next season," Piquet said. "I want to thank the team for their support...
F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 11/05/2008
... his team mate at every round. Earlier rumours suggested Renault might promote Lucas di Grassi or Romain Grosjean in his place. Piquet’s retention is not going to diminish suggestions that, after 2007, Alonso doesn’t want to share a team with a competitive driver again. But with Renault clearly enjoying a resurgence, the prospect of Alonso facing down Hamilton and the Ferrari duo for...
autosport.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
... following a step forward in performance in recent races.Renault test drivers Lucas di Grassi and Romain Grosjean had been linked to the second seat this season.Briatore would not confirm speculation about Piquet when asked if the Brazilian would indeed be staying on board."We will see," he said. "You know, it is not a surprise anymore."
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 10/31/2008
... Lucas di Grassi and fellow GP2 Series race-winner and Renault Driver Development Programme member Romain Grosjean are both understood to be under consideration for promotion to the race team in 2009. There have also been somewhat wilder rumours that ace Sébastien Bourdais is in the frame too.“I think Renault are in need [of a French driver],” Piquet is quoted as having confessed to...
Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
... could be his last especially as Renault are believed to be keen on signing a French driver such as Romain Grosjean. "I think Renault are in need, it's been a few years since they don't have a French driver," the 23-year-old told Reuters."There's a driver from Renault's Driver Development Programme, Grosjean, who had a reasonably good year in GP2. There is this pressure from...
