FORMULA ONE star Romain Grosjean endured a horror begin to his Turkish Grand Prix weekend – after lacking his flight to Istanbul.
The Haas racer, 34, stalled earlier than he’d even made it to Turkey – the place he’ll bid so as to add to his factors tally of simply two.
Romain Grosjean missed his flight to Istanbul and can arrive late for the weekend’s occasionsCredit score: Getty Pictures – Getty
Grosjean revealed he nonetheless hopes to reach in Turkey for his media day duties and the primary follow session regardless of his rookie error.
The Swiss driver took to Twitter to share the information – favored almost 13,000 already.
Grosjean tweeted: “Missed my flight to go to Istanbul … that is begin RG.
“Already sorted out a plan for tomorrow am tho.”
In the meantime, Lewis Hamilton will likely be hoping to take pleasure in a barely extra relaxed arrival in Istanbul.
The British star, 35, is vying to win his SEVENTH F1 world title this weekend – equalling German legend Michael Schumacher.
Hamilton at present has a lead of 78 factors over Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas – needing to increase that to 85 to clinch the crown after one other dominant season.
The Mercedes man has already eclipsed Schumacher’s win file – having now sealed his 93rd Grand Prix victory.
Schumacher gained 91 races throughout his illustrious profession.
Elsewhere, the 2021 F1 calendar has been revealed – and chiefs are on a collision course with human rights activists after confirming there will be a race in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this week, F1 released the mega 23-race calendar that features the controversial GP in Jeddah, whereas a goal constructed observe is beneath building in Qiddiya that will likely be accomplished in 2023.
F1 have released a mega 23-race calendar that features the controversial GP in Jeddah, whereas a goal constructed observe is beneath building in Qiddiya that will likely be accomplished in 2023.