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Grosjean Confronts Armstrong in Pit Lane After Sonsio Grand Prix

Footage shows crew restraining Grosjean during a dispute with no confirmed cause.

Overview

  • A post-race video shows Romain Grosjean walking to Marcus Armstrong’s pit box and telling crew he wanted to punch him as team members held him back.
  • The drivers then stood face to face with Meyer Shank Racing staff between them, and Grosjean said he had never punched anyone in his life.
  • Marcus Armstrong told the IndyCar broadcast that Grosjean fancied a fist fight and joked about a 350-pound fueler standing behind him.
  • Reporters have not verified what sparked the exchange, and RacingNews365 cites Marshall Pruett saying Grosjean called him to say the punch remark was a joke that was misunderstood.
  • Grosjean finished 21st after being caught in a late multi-car clash while Armstrong charged to 11th, and no penalties or official explanations have been reported.