Romain Grosjean

[Antony Snook]

I think most agree that he is a quick driver, but as we know, it's not all about raw speed .

He has made horrible mistakes this season, but IMO he was arguably worse in his debut season. His debut season was not even a full one so not sure if that counts as a debut proper.

I think he will grow out of this phase of unsophisticated driving and become one of the best drivers in F1. I think it might even show as soon as 2013 if he retains his seat. (That was a bold statement).

Other drivers are quick like Maldonado, dependable like Kovalainen, basic like Rosberg, but Grosjean has that thing somewhere inside him. He needs coaching and he will be! He will be!

Grosjean just lead at Suzuka. Problem in F1 is testing ban and it hurts the rookies. Its a big jump from GP2 to F1.

 

[Tom]

Interesting how no one's predicting Roamin to lose his 2014 seat any more.
Lotus musty really need that Total spornsorship deal! I can't see any other reason why they wouldn't sack him off.

Well, he improved a lot I think - so why should they even think about dropping both drivers?

Tom

 

[Hami1t0n]

Grosjean has become way more then most of us thought after his debut season. He even got 3rd at Japan beating Kimi.

 

[Tony Holder]

Grosjean just lead at Suzuka. Problem in F1 is testing ban and it hurts the rookies. Its a big jump from GP2 to F1.

Are you talking about Grosjean?

 

[Aidan Keranen]

i am very happy with his performance so far this year. I think certain views on him last year were harsh (some were quite fair), and as a fan of his I am quite happy to see him continue to develop well as a driver

 

[Ho3n3r]

This kid is becoming impressive - I really like him at the moment. Red Bull just had that 2 tenths per lap extra in hand to make a mockery of Lotus' strategy, otherwise he would've won.

The one thing I have noticed too, is his head is moving around a lot more these days, and he is very aware of what is going on around him, and in battle, he leaves just enough space for everyone.

I am hoping they give him a serious car next year, to really challenge at the front, every race. Grosjean-Vettel could become the next Hakkinen-Schumacher like battle.

 

[Aidan Keranen]

Grosjean-Vettel could become the next Hakkinen-Schumacher like battle.

tasty thought that one

 

[Tony Holder]

He is growing up, but you still can't forget his 2012 season. If Lotus retain him, 2014 could be a very good year for him as their #1 driver.

 

[Ho3n3r]

He is growing up, but you still can't forget his 2012 season. If Lotus retain him, 2014 could be a very good year for him as their #1 driver.

That's like saying you can't forget Vettel's 2007 season, where he rammed into Mark Webber, amongst others.

He has worked hard at his race craft, and you can see that he is a totally different driver from 2012.

 

[Tony Holder]

He is a different driver from 2012, that we can see.

Still don't understand how his neck doesn't snap of all those G's.... its so thin!!!

 

[Ho3n3r]

He is a different driver from 2012, that we can see.

Still don't understand how his neck doesn't snap of all those G's.... its so thin!!!

Maybe his neck gets an 'erection' when driving so fast... will explain why it's so sturdy

 

[Hami1t0n]

Maybe his neck gets an 'erection' when driving so fast... will explain why it's so sturdy

No wonder he would get a erection, those crashes look sexy

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Well, he improved a lot I think - so why should they even think about dropping both drivers?

Tom

Since I wrote that he has shown himself to be a much better race driver. Fair play to the guy.

 

[JosephSmith]

Still, he will never drive a Ferrari, thanks to 2012.

 

[Ho3n3r]

Still, he will never drive a Ferrari, thanks to 2012.

I'm sure the team bosses are more mature than that. What happened in 2012 - if you're referring to Spa - was a small mistake which caused him to make a bigger one. It could've happened to anyone.

 

[JosephSmith]

Well, ruined the whole world championship and Vettel could crown himself 3rd time world champion because he is so good or he had so much luck on his side?
And it was different than Singapur 2009 I think. If Grosjean wins 1-2 titles, he might be get once again in the focus of Ferrari, but not without.

 

[Tom]

17th to 3rd, not bad. Impressed with this performance today.

 

[Jonathan Blackmore]

extremely impressed with Grosjean at the moment, what a great race at the weekend

1 stopper and showed Raikonnen up! I'm so glad he handed that position back fast to eliminate any risk of a penalty! quick thinking!

I hope he gets a couple more podiums before this season is out - we all know he's got that pace... but pace and consistency? he's almost there and his rivals are surely getting worried

on a side note - i hope maldonado does not join lotus... they'll be the most feared team on the track...... haha

 

[Andrew Ford]

Wow! Grosjean's car really looked hooked up at Abu Dhabi in P1!
I'm not his biggest fan (I prefer Lewis Hamilton), however, I think he could win here!

 

[Tony Holder]

Wow! Grosjean's car really looked hooked up at Abu Dhabi in P1!
I'm not his biggest fan (I prefer Lewis Hamilton), however, I think he could win here!

Quite possible really. FP2 now!