Singapore GP: First Night Experience for Grosjean
A year ago, Romain Grosjean admitted to having watched the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix on TV! A lot has happened in the past 12 months since today the Franco-Swiss driver will be behind the wheel of the R29 and, above all, in the spotlight. It will be the first time he drives at night. The […]
A year ago, Romain Grosjean admitted to having watched the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix on TV! A lot has happened in the past 12 months since today the Franco-Swiss driver will be behind the wheel of the R29 and, above all, in the spotlight. It will be the first time he drives at night. The experience doesn’t intimidate him, as the schedule is an addition to the fact that the track is urban.
His last race in Monza was rather mixed, and his goal this weekend is to somewhat close the gap with his teammate, Fernando Alonso. To achieve this, he will need to succeed in qualifying, as it is very difficult to overtake during the race. Romain Grosjean even hopes to score his first points. We wish him all the best!
Romain, your weekend in Monza was mixed. What happened during the race…
I was disappointed with my race because I wasn’t able to show the true potential of my car. I lost quite a few places at the start and was hit in the first chicane, which damaged the car. It then became very difficult to drive. A little later in the race, my radio stopped working, making things even more challenging. Finishing the race was essential, and I was still able to gain experience, but I had hoped for a better result.
Are you excited to race in Singapore?
« Of course. I really enjoy street circuits and the layout looks interesting. I watched the race on TV in 2008 and I remember how amazing the cars looked under the spotlights. It will be my first night race and I can’t wait to be there. »
How do you prepare for a circuit you don’t know?
« I have already worked a lot with my engineers and watched videos to understand the layout and to learn as much as possible. I am already familiar with the circuit’s configuration from studying maps. But it’s only once you’re behind the wheel, on the circuit itself, that you really start to understand it. »
What are your goals this weekend?
« My goal is to have a solid weekend in order to maximize the free practice sessions, the qualifying session, and the race. I will try to get closer to Fernando in qualifying and I hope to score some points. »
According to a statement from the Renault F1 Team
