Romain Grosjean misses chance at first IndyCar win at Ontario
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Romain Grosjean came close to securing his first IndyCar victory at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham on August 16, 2026. With only five laps remaining, Grosjean was driving for Dale Coyne Racing in a bid to end a winless streak that spans over 15 years. The race took place on a 2.19-mile street circuit, but the opportunity slipped away at the last moment. Grosjean expressed his disappointment, indicating he was emotional following the race.
- •Grosjean was in a strong position late in the race.
- •He races for Dale Coyne Racing in IndyCar.
- •The event occurred on a 2.19-mile street circuit.
- •Grosjean's winless streak extends beyond 15 years.
- •He expressed emotional disappointment after the race.
- 8:24 PMMotorsport.com — Romain Grosjean “cried a little” after late-race defeat extends wait for maiden IndyCar win
"Five laps. That was all that stood between Romain Grosjean and the end of an agonizing winless drought that dates back more than 15 years. Instead, the 40-year-old Swiss-born Frenchman watched a storybook victory slip through his fingers on the 2.19-mile, 12-turn temporary street circuit at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham. Driving the #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, Grosjean ...Keep reading
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