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Romain Grosjean Eyes Conditional F1 Return After One-Off Haas Run

He says the Mugello outing proved he still has it, with any comeback hinging on a team offering the right conditions.

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Overview

  • Grosjean drove a 2023-spec Haas VF-23 at Mugello in wet conditions under Formula 1’s Testing of Previous Cars programme, his first F1 cockpit since the 2020 Bahrain crash.
  • He completed qualifying-style laps and a standing start, saying he felt rusty at first before the rhythm returned.
  • He was moved to tears when personnel formed a guard of honour in the pit lane, with Haas staff and figures from Ferrari, Red Bull and Pirelli applauding.
  • He praised the downforce of the current ground-effect cars and noted their size and sensitivity over kerbs.
  • He thanked Gene Haas and team principal Ayao Komatsu for arranging the test, and no active deal or formal talks for an F1 seat have been reported.