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Grosjean feared for his safety in Baku as he states his brake problems are dangerous

Published on 27 Jun 2017 14:13
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By: Fergal Walsh

Romain Grosjean has been left baffled by the consistent brake problems that he is suffering at Haas. Since the mid-stages of last season, Grosjean has had a distasteful relationship with the pedal under his left foot, leading to frequent radio complaints.

Last time out in Baku was no different, as Grosjean was constantly heard complaining of his brakes. In the practice sessions, he was one of many drivers to take trips down escape roads, and in the race told his engineer that he didn't want to race if his brakes appeared to be dangerous.

"We didn't have the slightest hope of success the whole weekend. Now we need to ask ourselves questions and find answers," Grosjean added. "It's unacceptable that in the course of the five weekend sessions, the same problem on one car cannot be solved. At one point I even had doubts about my own safety. The situation is simply dangerous."

Fergal Walsh

Kevin

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How come I never hear K-Mag about these supposed braking issues? Yet, I have been hearing Grosjean complain about the brakes for two consecutive seasons now.

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Jun 27 2017 - 14:39

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Kevin

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How come I never hear K-Mag about these supposed braking issues? Yet, I have been hearing Grosjean complain about the brakes for two consecutive seasons now.
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- Jun 27 2017 - 14:39
- f1fan0101
  
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  Exactly... There's something fishy afoot with Grosjean, K-Mag is so much comfortable in the car
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  Jun 27 2017 - 15:04
HEINZ

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Yes, it is strange that only Grosjean complains about these issues. Some drivers complain occasionally but he always has this problem...
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- Jun 27 2017 - 15:03
boudy

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If you noticed, there was a change in attitude last race. I think that Haas should change it's drivers at least change one. I would replace RG with an Ferrari development driver.
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- Jun 27 2017 - 15:40
F1racefan97

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Leclerc is coming for you Romain...
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- Jun 27 2017 - 16:40
- mbmwe36
  
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  I'd love to see that. I've been very impressed by him in F1. But, part of me thinks he could be Ferrari bound, if Kimi is not renewed. Not that I would be against that at all, either.
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  Jun 27 2017 - 17:29
- calle.itw
  
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  Historically, Ferrari has rarely to almost never accepted pure rookies into their main team. If Leclerc are to enter F1, it would likely be through Haas, Ferrari's de facto B-Team. But I think its more likely that Giovinazzi would get a chance.
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  Jun 27 2017 - 17:38
- mbmwe36
  
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  I know, historically, that's true. But very young drivers seems to be all the rage these days with most of the teams.
  I would, however, agree that a pitstop at Hans would be logical. We'll see..
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  Jun 27 2017 - 18:14
- calle.itw
  
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  True, and the current Ferrari is not what Ferrari used to be, so who knows? Will be interesting to see!
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  Jun 27 2017 - 18:19
mbmwe36

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I think that Grosjean's cage has been rattled a little bit. He went from being a clear number one last year, to getting this question mark, that most figured he would probably beathe, as his partner this year.
So he is perhaps trying too hard, and overdriving the car.
Kevin has commented on the brakes as well, and apparently they aren't ideal, but he seems to be working better within the limitations of the car, more specifically the brakes.
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- Jun 27 2017 - 17:27
calle.itw

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Its very odd. Grosjean has but faded this season, whereas Magnussen has been outright impressive in Baku.
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- Jun 27 2017 - 17:39