After announcing that Romain Grosjean will leave the hospital on Tuesday, just 48 hours after his terrible crash during the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Haas team indicated that the Frenchman, who suffers from burns to his hands, will be replaced for the Grand Prix of Sakhir next Sunday.
Pietro Fittipaldi, reserve driver of the American team, will take his place in the seat.
The 26-year-old grandson of double Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi will make his debut in the top discipline.
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