Who Is Romain Grosjean? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Romain Grosjean is 38 years old. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland, but grew up in the nearby town of La Praz in France. Romain made a name for himself in Formula One racing and has since transitioned to other racing series such as IndyCar. He is known for his passionate approach to racing, his quick adaptability, and his impressive track record that spans various racing disciplines.
To learn about his journey and achievements, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
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| Date of Birth | April 17, 1986 |
| Age | 39 Years |
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| Horoscope | Aries |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Romain Grosjean stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and maintains a weight of approximately 165 lbs (75 kg). His athletic build complements his racing career, enabling him to endure the physical demands of high-speed motorsport.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Romain Grosjean is married to his long-time partner, Marina Grosjean. The couple has been together for several years and shares three children. Their family life is often featured on social media, where Romain shares glimpses of their adventures together, showcasing a loving and supportive relationship.
Born and raised in Geneva to a Swiss father and French mother, Grosjean is the grandson of Olympic alpine skier Fernand Grosjean and the great-grandson of weapons designer Edgar Brandt.
Graduating from kart racing to junior formulae in 2003 under a Swiss license, Grosjean began his career in Formula LO before moving to French Formula Renault in 2004 with SG Formula. He dominated the following season with 10 wins from 16 races.
He then progressed to the Formula 3 Euro Series, winning the championship in 2007 amidst a title battle with Sébastien Buemi. Grosjean graduated to the GP2 Series in 2008, finishing fourth in his rookie season and winning the Asia Series.
A member of the Renault Sport Academy since 2006, Grosjean debuted in Formula One with Renault at the 2009 European Grand Prix, replacing Nelson Piquet Jr. for the remainder of the season. He returned to junior formulae in 2010, winning the Auto GP Series, as well as becoming a race-winner in FIA GT1.
He then won the GP2 title in 2011, as well as another Asia Series.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Romain Grosjean's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His income comes from various sources, including his racing salaries, endorsements, and business ventures. While racing contracts can vary, it is known that Grosjean commanded a substantial salary during his time in Formula One, alongside lucrative sponsorship deals.
Career, Business, and Investments
Romain Grosjean’s racing career began in karting at a young age, leading him to compete in various categories before making his debut in Formula One with the Renault team in 2009. He later gained fame with Lotus F1, achieving multiple podium finishes. In recent years, he has been racing in the IndyCar Series, where he has found new success and excitement.
Beyond racing, Grosjean has ventured into business and investments. He has engaged in various entrepreneurial activities, including merchandise related to his racing brand and contributions to automotive technology and esports.
In, Grosjean returned to Formula One with Lotus alongside Kimi Räikkönen. He took his maiden podium finish at the, repeating this feat in Canada and Hungary. Grosjean became the first driver to receive a race ban in 18 years after causing a multi-car collision at the.
He achieved six further podiums in as he finished a career-best seventh in the World Drivers' Championship. Partnered by Pastor Maldonado in and, he achieved his final podium at the latter. Grosjean moved to Haas for his campaign, ending his 10-year association with Team Enstone.
He scored several points finishes in his, and campaigns alongside Kevin Magnussen, finishing fourth at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix.
In —his final season in Formula One—Grosjean survived a crash during the opening lap of the, when his VF-20 split and caught fire after penetrating a metal crash barrier; he sustained second-degree burns and credited the halo device with saving his life.
Social Network
Romain Grosjean is quite active on social media platforms where he engages with fans and shares aspects of his life and career. You can follow him on:
- Instagram: @grosjeanromain - A platform where he shares personal moments, racing insights, and family life.
- Twitter: @RGrosjean - Used for announcements, thoughts on racing events, and interactions with fans.
At Spa Grosjean caused a multi-car pile-up at the start of the race, with Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sergio Pérez all eliminated from the race as well as Grosjean; the incident was started when Grosjean drove into Hamilton on the approach to the La Source corner.
Grosjean was given a one race ban post-race (the first driver to be banned since Michael Schumacher in ), as well as a fine of €50,000, with the FIA saying in a statement "The stewards regard this incident as an extremely serious breach of the regulations, which had the potential to cause injury to others.
It eliminated leading championship contenders from the race. The stewards note [that] the team conceded the action was an extremely serious mistake and an error of judgement.
Neither the team nor the driver made any submission in mitigation of penalty." He was replaced for the 2012 Italian Grand Prix by Lotus test and reserve driver Jérôme d'Ambrosio.
His team boss, Éric Boullier said that Grosjean learned an important lesson following his ban, however at the, Grosjean crashed into Mark Webber at the first corner with Webber branding him a "first lap nutcase". Grosjean's actions were condemned by many drivers in the paddock. At the, Grosjean was involved in another first lap incident.
In São Paulo Grosjean hit the back of Pedro de la Rosa's HRT in qualifying.
Education
Romain Grosjean attended the International School of Geneva, where he developed a strong foundation in both academics and motorsport. His commitment to racing from a young age drove his educational and career choices, leading him to pursue professional racing both in Europe and the US.
Grosjean was confirmed as Renault's test driver for, replacing Nelson Piquet Jr., who graduated to a race seat. He drove a Formula One car for the first time at the UK round of the 2008 World Series by Renault weekend at Silverstone on 7 and 8 June 2008, where he gave a number of demonstrations of the previous year's R27 car.
