Ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean appeals to Facebook for assistance following social media account hacking

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 6, 2025, 19:43 IST

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Ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean took to social media to seek help after his Facebook account was hacked. The former F1 driver, now active in American motorsport, managed to regain control of his account. Grosjean, who survived a severe crash in 2020, continues his career in American racing while engaging actively with fans online.

Ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean appeals to Facebook for assistance following social media account hacking

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Ex-Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean found himself engaged in an unforeseen fight away from the racetrack—this time against cybercriminals. Grosjean is very active on his socials, which keeps him engaged with his fans. The French racing sensation recently went public on social media, asking for help from Facebook following his account being hacked, rendering him unable to view his page.

Romain Grosjean's public appeal after being hacked

The former F1 driver took to social media, posting on his X public account that his Facebook account had been hacked and appealing for help from the social media giant. Fortunately, regular service has since resumed on his Facebook account, with fans able to continue following his life as he keeps racing in top-level motorsport.

Romain Grosjean's racing life after F1

The French-Swiss professional racing driver drove for France in Formula One on a full-time basis in Formula 1 in 2012 with Lotus and stayed there till 2015. He enjoyed his best year in his Formula 1 career while he was there with 10 podium places. He later relocated to Haas and remained there until 2020.
His Formula 1 career was brutally cut short during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix when he crashed in a terrible accident. Racing at close to 120 miles per hour, Grosjean's Haas vehicle crashed into the barrier, going up in flames upon impact. The French driver was trapped inside for 28 seconds before he amazingly escaped with light burns on his hands and ankles. The Halo safety feature was hailed all around for having saved his life.
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Upon departure from Formula 1, Grosjean shifted to American racing and competed in the IndyCar Series. In his years, he recorded six podiums and three pole positions. Nonetheless, he could not secure a full-time seat for the 2025 season. Rather, he will be a reserve driver for PREMA while continuing his racing career in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Although he is dedicated to his racing interests, Grosjean is still very active on social networks, often posting updates about his career.

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