Grosjean enters arbitration with Andretti

Recent Andretti Autosport (now Andretti Global) driver Romain Grosjean is pursuing arbitration with his former employers after a contentious two-year relationship met its end in September.

In a statement released by the Swiss-born Frenchman on social media, he said, “I enjoyed working with the IndyCar team at Andretti Autosport and am proud of the successes we shared through two seasons. I am thankful for the many friendships developed at the highest level of American open-wheel racing. I had expected to continue racing with the fine people of Andretti Autosport in the coming years.

“I am disappointed that is not being fulfilled, and wish Andretti team members well. I am pursuing other options to continue my IndyCar career in pursuit of excellence. I have commenced an arbitration proceeding in Indiana against Andretti Autosport, seeking to protect my rights.”

Speaking with RACER, Grosjean declined to discuss the specifics of what he is seeking from the team owned by Michael Andretti, but did say, “I love the IndyCar fans and I’m looking forward to my next challenge in the series.”

After making his IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing in 2021, Grosjean signed a two-year contract with Andretti, which reached its conclusion after the season finale in Monterey. Months prior in April, after a strong start to the 2023 championship in the No. 28 Andretti Honda was recorded, the driver and owner were on track to sign an extension that would keep Grosjean in the car for 2024 and beyond.