From Renault
The Renault Formula 1 Team on Tuesday morning confirmed that its Swiss-French reserve driver Romain Grosjean would replace Nelson Piquet with immediate effect.
The Enstone based team said Brazilian Piquet, 23, has departed following a "mutual agreement" that is "in the best interests of both parties".
Said team boss Flavio Briatore: "We would like to thank Nelson for his contribution during the time he has been with us and wish him all the best for the future."
Renault also announced that the Brazilian GP2 driver Lucas di Grassi will take over 23-year-old Grosjean's duties as reserve driver.
Romain Grosjean
Swiss-French
Born April 17, 1986 in Geneva
Started racing karts in 2000
Started car racing in 2003, French Formula Renault series' champion
Member of the Renault Driver Development since 2006
Formula 3 Euroseries’ champion in 2007
GP2 Asia series’ champion in 2008
photo: Renault
The Renault Formula 1 Team on Tuesday morning confirmed that its Swiss-French reserve driver Romain Grosjean would replace Nelson Piquet with immediate effect.
The Enstone based team said Brazilian Piquet, 23, has departed following a "mutual agreement" that is "in the best interests of both parties".
Said team boss Flavio Briatore: "We would like to thank Nelson for his contribution during the time he has been with us and wish him all the best for the future."
Renault also announced that the Brazilian GP2 driver Lucas di Grassi will take over 23-year-old Grosjean's duties as reserve driver.
Romain Grosjean
Swiss-French
Born April 17, 1986 in Geneva
Started racing karts in 2000
Started car racing in 2003, French Formula Renault series' champion
Member of the Renault Driver Development since 2006
Formula 3 Euroseries’ champion in 2007
GP2 Asia series’ champion in 2008
photo: Renault