Romain Grosjean: “That was very frustrating, but it’s the end of the season and I think my gearbox has been around the world about three times already!" Lotus F1 Team experienced a frustrating qualifying session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Pastor Maldonado classified thirteenth and Romain Grosjean fifteenth at the Yas Marina Circuit. A gearbox issue in Q2 blunted Romain’s charge, forcing him to pit before posting a lap time in the session. The team attempted hasty remedial work, but the car ground to a halt part way through his final opportunity for qualifying glory. Pastor was unable to break into the top ten and will start from P13. Romain Grosjean, E23-04. Q: P15, No Q2...
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