Summary
Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean returned to the Mercedes F1 car for a test session in Mugello five years after leaving the sport. Grosjean, who had not driven an F1 car since his crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, used this test to formally say goodbye to the team. The event was significant, highlighting his past and connections with former team staff and other F1 figures.
Key Facts
- Romain Grosjean drove a Haas F1 car for a test session in Mugello.
- Grosjean left Formula 1 five years ago and has since raced in IndyCar.
- His last F1 race included a major crash in Bahrain in 2020.
- The test session featured Grosjean and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe.
- Grosjean originally drove for Haas during their first season in 2016.
- The event allowed Grosjean to reconnect with former team members.
- The day included developing Pirelli tires and a standing start test.
