Romain Grosjean Joins Lamborghini Squadra Corse As Factory Driver

Ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean will join Lamborghini Squadra Corse as an official Factory Driver in 2023.

The 36-year-old will make his debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona, piloting an Iron LynxLamborghini HuracanGT3 Evo2 alongside Andrea Caldarelli and Mirko Bortolotti. This will be followed by additional endurance events throughout the 2023 season, but a complete race program is yet to be announced.

Grosjean, who wasinvolved in a severe F1 accident in 2020, has been participating in the IndyCar Series for the past two seasons. "It's an honor to be joining Lamborghini; it's such an iconic brand for everyone who loves cars, including myself and my kids," said the Swiss-French driver.

Additionally, Grosjean will help the Italian automakerdevelop its LMDh project, expected to debut in 2024.

"I am very excited about two things: the first is starting in Daytona with the GT3, which has been very successful in Daytona and a really good team like Iron Lynx and team-mates around me, so that is going to be a nice discovery for [me]. And then, later in the year developing the new LMDh, which is a beautiful car - I'm lucky to have seen it - and an incredible project in endurance," he added.

In an interview withMotorsport.com, Grosjean remarked that he is particularly proud to drive for Lamborghini Squadra Corse. "For me, it is incredible to represent Lamborghini, especially now with endurance becoming a category with so many manufacturers. The negotiation that led me to sign with Lamborghini was very quick: one phone call with Giorgio Sanna [Head of Lamborghini Squadra Corse], two or three e-mails, and we were happy and agreed on everything."