Top 40 Quotes & Sayings by Romain Grosjean

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Swiss driver Romain Grosjean.
Last updated on September 18, 2024.
Romain Grosjean

Romain Grosjean is a Swiss-French racing driver, competing under the French flag in the NTT IndyCar Series for Andretti Autosport in the 2022 IndyCar season. Grosjean had previously spent nine full-time seasons in Formula One for a variety of teams, picking up 10 podiums, all with Lotus.

An English summer's day is wonderful, but sometimes you have to look hard to find one!
I like running. I am lucky for that; I don't find it hard. I like it as much as relaxing, actually. I am very focused on driving, and I don't like to party too much; that's just who I am.
I did almost every job in the bank. It was real life, waking up in the morning, putting on a suit and tie and then having to go to work. — © Romain Grosjean
I did almost every job in the bank. It was real life, waking up in the morning, putting on a suit and tie and then having to go to work.
The key is trying to go quick without killing your tyres.
I think I am disciplined when I need to be, and relax when I can.
Monaco is quite a specialist track, and it is very difficult to say if a car will be suited to it or not. It's bumpy on the straights, and it's a very low-grip surface. All these things mean that you never know what to expect.
I like to smile a lot before going in the car. I make jokes, even on the grid, and then I can still manage to focus when it counts.
I love street races; there's something about racing in the middle of a city.
It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit, though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to, as Italian cuisine is superb.
Tyre management has always been part of the qualifying strategy and the race itself. I don't know about others; I just know that I always push as much as I can to obtain the best result possible.
Under adrenalin, at the end of the race, we can say things that we really don't think.
As a driver, you want to race every lap possible, especially when you've got a good car.
My wife is used to Formula One, and she understands the life. — © Romain Grosjean
My wife is used to Formula One, and she understands the life.
Sometimes the challenge of beating the jet lag and getting a decent sleep can be as hard to solve as finding the right setup for the car!
I went to SG Formula and became Formula Renault 2.0 Champion. I went then to ART in Formula 3 and became Champion. Then I stayed with the team in GP2 Asia Series, and again, I became Champion. Then the first year of GP2 was really great. I was P4 at the end of the season, which was a fantastic result.
You can gain a lot of time from an aggressive strategy, but you can lose a lot of time from an aggressive strategy.
Montreal is different from Monaco, as there are some long straights and big braking moments.
I always wake up kind of early - well, early for me, which is about 8 A.M.
I like Hockenheim because I've raced there quite a few times. In fact, one of my first single seater races was there in Formula Renault 1.6 in 2003.
It's always fantastic to be on the podium, and, of course, the top step is always our target.
I know I won't be the first one to say this, but Suzuka is definitely my favourite circuit of the year.
As a driver, you always want to be in the car getting as much experience as possible; especially when there's something new like different tyres.
Every track has its challenges, but Suzuka is a continuous test of a driver's skills, and I think that's what makes it so beautiful to drive.
Singapore is a pretty fantastic place, and the race is always a challenge.
Singapore is a pretty special race with it being held at night; it makes a great show for the fans.
Monaco is a very special event in its own right, and the atmosphere is quite crazy! As a driver, you have to stay calm and relaxed and try to do your job.
Our regular fitness programme means that the race lasting longer than others should not be a problem, but something you have to prepare for in Singapore is ensuring you always keep well-hydrated, as the heat and humidity can easily dehydrate you.
I usually sleep ten to eight hours per night. I sometimes also have a nap in the afternoon. — © Romain Grosjean
I usually sleep ten to eight hours per night. I sometimes also have a nap in the afternoon.
You never want to concede a place, but when you're leading the race or fighting for a podium position, you can find ways to make your car very wide!
If I had to pick favourite parts of Interlagos, I would say the first and last corners. The first corner is really technical and punishes you if you get it wrong, while the last corner is so fast and really puts quite a strain on your body. As a driver, I really enjoy these corners.
Silverstone is challenging, but it has a good feel. It's one of the quickest tracks of the year, with legendary corners like the Magotts, Becketts, Chapel complex.
I have a great love for cuisine, so I'm always interested in local food, and there are so many interesting dishes, spices and ingredients in India.
I love street races; theres something about racing in the middle of a city.
You never want to concede a place, but when you're leading the race or fighting for a podium position you can find ways to make your car very wide!
Every track has its challenges, but Suzuka is a continuous test of a drivers skills, and I think thats what makes it so beautiful to drive.
The worst nightmare would be not to achieve what I know I'm capable of.
I have a great love for cuisine, so Im always interested in local food, and there are so many interesting dishes, spices and ingredients in India.
I was even surprised when in Spa Kimi said to me, ‘Congratulations on your son's birth!’ this is only thing Kimi said to me in two years. — © Romain Grosjean
I was even surprised when in Spa Kimi said to me, ‘Congratulations on your son's birth!’ this is only thing Kimi said to me in two years.
Tyre management has always been part of the qualifying strategy and the race itself. I dont know about others; I just know that I always push as much as I can to obtain the best result possible.
Its always fantastic to be on the podium, and, of course, the top step is always our target.
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