Romain Grosjean’s future at Lotus is not under threat, confirmed new team principal and co-owner Gerard Lopez, despite the now departed Eric Boullier’s close ties with the Frenchman.
Whilst Grosjean is contracted for 2014, after that his future isn’t clear. Lopez however is hoping to extend the contract, rather than end it despite rumours.
“It is us who brought Romain from GP2, and his career was launched by Jean-Paul Driot, who is a friend and a partner,” said the Luxembourg businessman.
“The choice of the lineup for F1 was done with Eric Boullier, but it’s still us [who have the final say].
Lopez is also the owner of the management company which looks after Grosjean and of which Boullier used to be CEO.
“Gravity [Sport Management] is 100 per cent ours,” he added.
“For me, Romain is one of the best drivers in F1 today, and I think we will soon be able to announce something for the very long term.”
