Romain Grosjean Reveals F1 Haters’ U-Turn After Bahrain GP Horror Crash

2020 turned out to be the last year for several drivers in F1, with Romain Grosjean being one of them. The Frenchman and his teammate, Kevin Magnussen, were replaced this season. The Frenchman did not have an ideal end to the season as his fiery had him miss his last two F1 races.

Grosjean’s dangerous accident was one of the worst of this century. Everyone was thankful that the Frenchman got away with just minor injuries and burns. In a recent interview, he explained how the scary accident has changed his life.

He said, “The accident changed my life: now – because everyone knows me – I can’t even go to the supermarket to shop. I used to have 900,000 subscribers and it was 1.4 million a few days after the accident. Even those who hate me calmed down a bit. They stopped being negative towards me.” Grosjean told Le’Equipe as having been quoted by Motorsport.com.

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Romain Grosjean is grateful for this change

Grosjean crashed his car at the barriers, trying to take advantage of the gap in front of him. He admitted he didn’t see Kvyat, and it was a bit aggressive of him. He had made a name for himself in F1 as an aggressive risk-taker over the years.

However, after his crash, wishes came pouring in, hoping for the Frenchman’s quick recovery. He shared his gratitude for how the community stood by his side.

“Right now they treat me like someone who came out of the fires, but most importantly they treat me like a racer who doesn’t miss anything. After the accident, they’ve reflected my determination into my entire career. I’m grateful for the warmth. It wasn’t always like this before,” he explained.

Grosjean went on to explain why he tended to take unnecessary risks during a race. The Frenchman blamed the lack of a competitive car behind his many first lap incidents.

“Yes, I did stupid things and took a lot of risks, but I have never had a fast car like a Mercedes. I wouldn’t have to drive aggressively anyway. I’m grateful for the warmth. It wasn’t always like this before.”

“People were starting to realize that what we are doing is our passion. While fighting for 19th place, I almost gave my life to win three places. The critics of me didn’t realize that we were putting our lives in danger. People were beginning to lose respect for us.”

Grosjean is currently seeking new projects. He has clarified that he is going to continue racing and is currently discussing the details of his contracts for IndyCar racing. The Frenchman opened his final bandages on social media and we hope to see him get back to doing what he loves the most.