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Friday’s emotional test at Mugello was the way Romain Grosjean’s F1 career always should’ve ended
Romain Grosjean has completed his first Formula 1 test post his 2020 fireball crash at Bahrain, marking his F1 return after an abrupt end to his career.
Grosjean’s premature exit from F1 occurred due to the burns sustained in the Bahrain accident, which led to him missing the last two races of the 2020 season.
Following his departure, Grosjean transitioned to IndyCar and sportscar racing with hopes of a potential F1 comeback to conclude his career satisfactorily.
His F1 return at Mugello was made possible through Haas’ Testing of Previous Cars program, allowing Grosjean to test the Haas VF-23.
The emotional day at Mugello, amid wet conditions, brought closure and gratitude to Grosjean, who cherished the opportunity and the warm send-off from teams like Ferrari and Pirelli.
The test also involved a sentimental reunion with Grosjean’s original Haas crew, creating a poignant moment for the driver and those involved in his F1 journey.
