Six months on from his horror crash in Bahrain, Romain Grosjean took matters into his own hands to tackle another, much smaller fire.
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Motorsport has been a lifelong interest for RJ, both virtual and ‘in the carbon’, since childhood. RJ picked up motorsports writing as a hobby in 2014, which then blossomed into a more regular endeavour by 2017 – where he established a reputation for offering in-depth coverage of Japanese motorsports, in particular the Super GT Series and the Super Formula Championship, which was scarcely seen in western publications. American open-wheel racing has been a part of RJ’s interest in motorsport, and in 2021, he joined RaceFans as a writer covering the IndyCar Series.
O’Ward denies Newgarden in victory charge from 16th place
IndyCar
Posted onPatricio O’Ward denied Josef Newgarden a flag-to-flag victory in Detroit by passing him with three laps to go, and took the championship lead.
Power explodes at IndyCar race control after ECU failure costs him Detroit win
IndyCar
Posted on2014 IndyCar champion sounds off, after late red flag and excessive heat results in a costly ECU failure which deprives Power of a 40th career victory.
Cruel luck for Power hands first IndyCar win to Ericsson
IndyCar
Posted onMarcus Ericsson survived a gruelling first race of the Detroit Grand Prix to capture his first career victory – becoming the seventh different winner in seven races this season.
We weren’t fast enough, O’Ward admits after losing third on last lap
IndyCar
Posted onDespite leading 17 laps of the Indianapolis 500 and finishing fourth, Patricio O’Ward admitted McLaren SP weren’t quick enough to to win on Sunday.
Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the RaceFans Round-up: Ocon spurred on by reunion with “young, hungry” engineers from Manor days • Palou avoiding thoughts of title bid • Montoya says top five was possible for McLaren SP
Pit stop error eating at McLaughlin despite top rookie honours
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin was the top-placed rookie in this year’s Indianapolis 500 despite collecting a costly drive-through penalty for going too fast at the entrance of the pit lane.
Pagenaud half a second from victory after charge from 26th
IndyCar
Posted onSimon Pagenaud finished half a second behind Indianapolis 500 winner Hélio Castroneves despite starting 26th on the grid and losing time early on due to an emergency fuel stop.
Damage caused by flying wheel cost us chance to win – Daly
IndyCar
Posted onA spectacular collision with a flying wheel ended Conor Daly’s hopes of winning Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 after the Carpenter driver led more laps than any of his rivals.
Castroneves reveals how he used traffic to beat faster Palou
IndyCar
Posted onHelio Castroneves explained how he took advantage of slower traffic in the final laps of the Indianapolis 500 to beat Álex Palou to victory.
“I didn’t expect second place would hurt that much” – Palou
IndyCar
Posted onA dejected Álex Palou took consolation from losing Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 to “probably the best” driver in rival Helio Castroneves.
Castroneves edges Palou for record-equalling fourth Indy 500 win
IndyCar
Posted onHélio Castroneves becomes part of forever as he scored his record-equalling fourth victory at the Indy 500, ahead of young Spaniard Álex Palou.
Why the Indianapolis 500 will be back to its best this weekend
2021 Indianapolis 500 preview
Posted onWith aero tweaks to aid passing, cooler race day temperatures and the return of fans, America’s greatest race will be back to its best on Sunday.
Don’t tell me how aggressive my set-up is, Dixon told team before pole-winning run
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon described his pole-winning run during Fast Nine qualifying for the 105th Indianapolis 500 as a “pretty hairy” and “tense” ordeal.
Dixon denies Herta for his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole position
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon took his fourth Indy 500 pole, leading the fastest field in the race’s history ahead of young stars Colton Herta and Rinus VeeKay.
Power, De Silvestro and Karam claim final places on Indy 500 grid
IndyCar
Posted onWill Power, Simona de Silvestro, and Sage Karam will start the Indy 500 but veteran Charlie Kimball and rookie RC Enerson failed to make the cut.
Power at risk of not starting Indy 500 after first day of qualifying
IndyCar
Posted onThe 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power is the biggest name not yet qualified for this year’s race, as Scott Dixon was fastest in Saturday qualifying.
Montoya endures “very difficult” IndyCar return on tough weekend for McLaren SP
IndyCar
Posted onTwo-time Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya endured a tough return to IndyCar last weekend, starting last and finishing 21st in Saturday’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
More bad luck for Harvey ends victory hopes at Indianapolis
IndyCar
Posted onTwo misfortunes in as many races have seen Jack Harvey plunge from fifth to 13th in the championship and cost him a victory chance on Saturday.
Indy 500 is next target for VeeKay after breakthrough victory
IndyCar
Posted onRinus VeeKay says Indianapolis 500 success is a realistic target after scoring his first victory and ending Ed Carpenter’s five-year wait for a win.