Romain Grosjean is now open to an IndyCar move in 2021 as he admits fears over being jobless next year.
Back in Portugal, Haas confirmed both Grosjean and teammate Kevin Magnussen would be leaving at the end of this season, with Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin tipped to replace them.
And with options in F1 dwindling that has the Frenchman scouring motorsport categories for seats.
“There are even fewer seats available in Formula 1 so that looks even more tricky, but I’ve made peace with myself and I’m looking at other projects where I can go and win races,” he said last week at Imola.
“That’s something I’ve been missing for a few years now, having a competitive car, and that’s something I would really like to go back to and have fun in different categories.”
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Grosjean had hinted at Peugeot’s new Hypercar program in WEC as a possible alternative while ruling out IndyCar because of worries about racing on ovals.
But after doing some more research, that view has changed,
“Formula E is an option, I’m obviously looking at Le Mans endurance races, as well as the US,” he revealed.
“I have been looking at IndyCar, I have had some contact and some good ones.
“I kind of regret that I didn’t check the calendar earlier. There are only two ovals, one short track but it is something I would consider.
“I spoke with Marcus Ericsson when he went there and he really liked the different styles. The drivers have a big role to play and the car was fun and everyone has got a chance to win the race.”
That last point is particularly important as he rued the car-dominant nature of F1.
“A day like that, where me and Kevin did a bloody good quali lap and we are 16th and 17th, it is hard to swallow,” he said.
“Probably now I want to win races and have a chance, and win races where I can have fun, so IndyCar is on the list.”
And given the continued impact of Covid-19, Grosjean admits he is having to think more about his future.
“If I am brutally honest I haven’t been sleeping well for the last two weeks,” he said. “It is a tough year for the world, for the economy. It is not a good year to be out of contract and out of the sport in any way.”