Romain Grosjean has confirmed that he underwent surgery on his right hand earlier this week, following an incident at last weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.
The 40-year-old Swiss-born French driver, competing in his fourth full season of IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing, finished 20th at the 1.645-mile, nine-turn temporary street circuit after 91 laps. His #18 Honda was nudged by Alexander Rossi (ECR) entering Turn 3, although Grosjean has not confirmed whether that contact directly caused the injury.
In an update posted on Instagram on Thursday, Grosjean shared x-rays showing a screw on the pinky side of his right hand, alongside images of simulator sessions with Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan. He also confirmed he has been cleared to race at this weekend’s Bommarito 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway, scheduled for Sunday evening at 9pm ET.
“My week in a few pictures. Detroit wasn’t kind to my right hand. Surgery on Monday in Indianapolis, recovery, simulator at @tkanaan and cleared for St. Louis race. The whole medical team has been amazing. Onto @wwtraceway,” Grosjean wrote.
The procedure marks a minor but crucial setback for Grosjean, who has experienced mixed fortunes in 2026. After eight of 18 rounds, he sits 21st in the championship, with two top-10 finishes. His best result this season came at Long Beach, while his four previous starts at the 1.25-mile oval formerly known as Gateway have yielded a best finish of 12th in 2024 during his second season with Andretti Global.
Grosjean 2026 Season Summary (Through Eight Rounds)
| Race | Circuit | Finish | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 1.968 mi Street | 9th | Top-10 finish |
| St. Petersburg | 1.8 mi Street | 13th | Moderate finish |
| Detroit GP | 1.645 mi Street | 20th | Contact with Rossi |
| Other 5 Rounds | Various | 12th–17th | Mixed results |
| Championship Standing | — | 21st | Through 8/18 rounds |
Grosjean, who previously enjoyed a Formula 1 career highlighted by 10 podiums, has adapted to IndyCar’s combination of street circuits, permanent road courses, and ovals. The St. Louis event represents a critical opportunity to regain momentum, particularly on the high-speed World Wide Technology oval, where he has historically performed well.
With the Bommarito 500 looming, Grosjean appears determined to return to the cockpit at full capacity, backed by a dedicated medical and technical team ensuring he can safely compete despite the mid-season setback.
