Romain Grosjean 'hopeful' of returning to IndyCar

After a one-year absence from the IndyCar Series, Romain Grosjean is optimistic about his return.

The 39-year-old Swiss-born Frenchman has spent this season as a reserve driver for Prema Racing.

"I miss racing IndyCar," he told RACER. "There's no doubt about it. I'd like to do more. When I speak to some teams, they say, ‘We need money.' And I say, ‘Yeah, I'm sorry, that's my job, and when I do my job, I get paid.'"

After racing in Formula 1 (2009, 2012-20), Grosjean joined the IndyCar Series and drove for Dale Coyne Racing (2021), Andretti Autosport (2022-23) and Juncos Hollinger Racing (2024). Juncos went with drivers Sting Ray Robb and Conor Daly for the 2025 season.

"My value is on track," Grosjean said. "My value is to get a team where it should be. I am not good at bringing sponsors. I'm not good at finding sponsors. But I'm good at taking a race car and a team and putting it where it belongs. So I'm hoping that someone's going to realize that and give me a chance to come back."

Grosjean made six podiums and won three poles in 64 races in the IndyCar Series.

--Field Level Media