GROSJEAN SIGNS WITH ANDRETTI

Former Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean will move across to Andretti Autosport after a sensational rookie IndyCar campaign.

After making his debut in the American open-wheel series with Dale Coyne Racing, the Swiss-French driver will move across to the powerhouse squad to steer the #28 DHL Honda entry for the 2022 season taking over the seat from Ryan Hunter-Reay.

“We are thrilled to welcome Romain to the Andretti Autosport family,” said Michael Andretti, CEO and Chairman, Andretti Autosport.

“He already had an impressive resume before coming to INDYCAR and watching what he’s been able to do in his rookie season here has been exciting to say the least.”

“His vast motorsport experience will be beneficial to the team alongside our already strong 2022 driver lineup.”

“We also couldn’t be more excited to continue our strong partnership with DHL. The DHL sponsorship is one of the longest and most successful in the paddock and we look forward to continued success on and off the track.”

Since making the switch to IndyCar at the start of the season, Grosjean has notched up a pole position as well as three podium results and is in a close fight with three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin for Rookie of the Year honours despite missing the first three oval races of the year.

“I’m delighted to be joining Andretti Autosport and driving the No. 28 DHL Honda for next season,” said Grosjean.

“It’s a big honour to be joining such a great team as Andretti, anyone in the motorsport world knows the name Andretti.”

“I’m super happy and proud to be racing with the team. I’m also very proud to be representing with DHL. I’ve known the DHL colour on racing cars for a very long time. I couldn’t be more proud to represent such a great company in INDYCAR.”

“I’m hoping that we are going to be very successful together, which is our aim on every side.”

“I would like also to thank Dale Coyne Racing for giving me the opportunity to join INDYCAR. I’ve enjoyed the racing so much and it’s given me the change today to be racing with one of the most competitive and best teams in the world.”

Grosjean joins Alexander Rossi and Colton Herta in Andretti Autosport’s 2022 IndyCar Series lineup.

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