Romain Grosjean apologises to McLaren after Spanish GP comments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Romain Grosjean has issued a public apology to McLaren and team principal Zak Brown following his critical remarks during the Spanish Grand Prix coverage. The former driver and current pundit initially believed that Brown's comments post-qualifying had adversely affected Oscar Piastri's performance. The apology comes amid heightened scrutiny as the Formula 1 season progresses. Grosjean's criticisms sparked discussion among viewers during the race broadcast.
- •Grosjean criticized comments made by Zak Brown during the Spanish GP.
- •He believed Brown's remarks harmed Oscar Piastri's prospects.
- •The apology was made publicly following the race.
- •The incident occurred during the ongoing Formula 1 season.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Romain Grosjean Issues Apology Over Zak Brown’s Oscar Piastri Comments
- 10:57 AMMotorsport.com — Romain Grosjean apologises to McLaren after controversial, unfounded comments
"Formula 1 and Canal+ pundit Romain Grosjean publicly apologised to McLaren and Zak Brown over comments made during coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring. Present in Madrid for the Spanish GP, the Frenchman sharply criticised comments made by the McLaren team principal during Sunday's race, initially believing that remarks made after qualifying had been damaging to Oscar Piastri's ...Keep reading
"Romain Grosjean has apologised to Zak Brown and McLaren for misrepresenting what the American said about Oscar Piastri after F1 Spanish GP qualifying. Following McLaren’s Lando Norris surprise pole in the F1 Spanish GP by 0.011s over Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 11:00 AMRomain Grosjean Issues Apology Over Zak Brown’s Oscar Piastri Comments
Romain Grosjean has apologised to Zak Brown and McLaren for misrepresenting what the American said about Oscar Piastri after F1 Spanish GP qualifying. Following McLaren’s Lando Norris surprise pole in the F1 Spanish GP by 0.011s over Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi…
- Motorsport.comSep 14, 2026, 10:57 AMRomain Grosjean apologises to McLaren after controversial, unfounded comments
Formula 1 and Canal+ pundit Romain Grosjean publicly apologised to McLaren and Zak Brown over comments made during coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring. Present in Madrid for the Spanish GP, the Frenchman sharply criticised comments made by the McLaren team principal during Sunday's race, initially believing that remarks made after qualifying had been damaging to Oscar Piastri's ...Keep reading
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