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F1 star brought to tears by emotional team return
Romain Grosjean, the racing star, recently shared his emotional experience of being given the opportunity to return to an F1 car cockpit this week. The 39-year-old had a harrowing crash during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, which resulted in severe burns to his hands and an end to his grand prix career. Despite the adversity, Grosjean made a remarkable comeback by testing the Haas VF-23 car in their 2023 campaign at the Mugello Circuit in Italy. He expressed gratitude towards the Haas F1 team for making his reunion with them a reality, describing the day as special and fantastic. Grosjean, now serving as a reserve driver for the Prema IndyCar team, admitted feeling rusty initially but eventually regained his form, even relishing the chance to perform a standing start, reminiscent of his last one in Bahrain 2020. The overwhelming support and applause from various teams during his final lap on the track moved Grosjean to tears, making his return to F1 an unforgettable and heartwarming experience after the challenging journey he has endured.
