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Romain Grosjean reflects on an emotional farewell F1 test with Haas.
Romain Grosjean expressed his gratitude to Haas for arranging his farewell F1 test at Mugello.
Having not driven an F1 car since the Bahrain Grand Prix crash in 2020, Grosjean finally had the opportunity to return to the track at the Italian circuit.
Despite suffering severe injuries in the crash, Grosjean was able to test a 2023 VF-23 Haas car on a wet Mugello track, feeling a bit “rusty” initially.
His final standing start since Bahrain 2020, along with the emotional ovation from Haas, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Pirelli staff, made the experience truly unforgettable for Grosjean.
The 39-year-old driver was deeply grateful for the unique opportunity and the chance to bid a proper goodbye to F1, describing the day as “fantastic.”
