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Grosjean files for arbitration against Andretti, citing to rights protection
Romain Grosjean, the 37-year-old Swiss-born Frenchman, announced his departure from Andretti Global, the team formerly known as Andretti Autosport, via social media. In his statement, he expressed his appreciation for the successes he achieved with the team during his two seasons there and thanked the friendships he developed. However, he revealed his disappointment that he will not be continuing with Andretti and stated his intention to pursue other options to continue his IndyCar career. He also mentioned that he has initiated an arbitration proceeding in Indiana against Andretti Autosport to protect his rights, with legal representation from John Maley and Mark Owens of Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. Grosjean joined Andretti in 2021 after his debut season in IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing, where he achieved notable results. In his time with Andretti, he had mixed results, leaving uncertainty about his future with the team. Meanwhile, Andretti Global has already confirmed three drivers for the 2024 season: Marcus Ericsson, Colton Herta, and Kyle Kirkwood.
Source: motorsport
