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Grosjean feels more European than French or Swiss

Haas F1's newly signed driver Romain Grosjean says he feels more European than French or Swiss. Although identifying in F1 as a Frenchman, the 29-year-old was actually born in Geneva and still lives in Switzerland today with his young family. 'I was born in Geneva but I feel more of a French driver, because in sport my whole journey was done in France, but I appreciate the mountain air,' he smiled whilst appearing on the France 2 programme On N'Est Pas Couche. 'I feel more European than French or Swiss.' Amid the uncertainty about Lotus' future in F1 last year, the 29-year-old turned down the chance to stay at Enstone and lead the team as it becomes the new Renault works outfit. Instead,...
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