Romain Grosjean believes Haas’ pe🍨rformance 🧜in Australia was a significant turning point in the team’s history, insisting it is no longer “just trying to survive” in Formula 1.

Haas mad𓄧e an impressive start to the new campaign as Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean locked out the third row on the g𝔉rid in Melbourne and held fourth and fifth respectively during the race, before issues in the pit stops forced both drivers into retirement. 

Despite losing a potential double-top-five finish in the 2018 season-opener, Grosjean is confident the American squad will be able to continue its head-turning pace in Bahrainඣ, adding he does not think its Melbourne performance will pr𝔍ove to be a one-off. 

“We’ve got a very good baseline and꧋ we know already where we can improve the car, we’re working on that.” he said. “It’s exciting to see that we focus on getting some good performance from the car, rather than just trying to survive or be at the back. 

“I think we’re in a🦄 good place. We can’t wait to get back racing.”

ꦚThe Frenchman is targetin𝔉g a strong result in the Bahrain Grand Prix in order to help Haas move on from the disappointing end to its race in Australia. 

“A good result will help us to forget Australia. Let’s get to Bahrain, let’s do our work, like we did in Australia, focus🍃 on our jobs and see where we are at the end. Hopefully, we can have another good surprise.

“It’s a team sport, and I believe my team has always bജeen there for me when I needed them,” he added. “Everything is pushed to its maximum –the driving, the engin♛eering and the pit stops. 

“Mis🍨takes can happen. We’re a team, and I was happy to 🌠be there for my boys, as I know they’re happy to be there for me when I need them to be.”