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Romain Grosjean apologises to McLaren and Zak Brown over comments

Romain Grosjean has publicly apologised to McLaren and Zak Brown after saying he had misunderstood Brown’s remarks about Oscar Piastri. The apology followed comments Grosjean made during coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

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September 14, 2026
Romain Grosjean apologises to McLaren and Zak Brown over comments

Romain Grosjean, who was working as a Formula 1 pundit for Canal+, publicly apologised to McLaren and team principal and CEO Zak Brown after controversy over remarks he made during coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

During Sunday’s race, Grosjean strongly criticised Brown’s comments, having initially believed that statements made after qualifying had been damaging to Oscar Piastri. He later said his criticism was based on a misunderstanding and apologised for misinterpreting Brown’s remarks.

The reports describe Grosjean’s earlier comments as unfounded and say his apology was directed at both McLaren and Brown.

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