Romain Grosjean is happy the early signs of his relationship with new teammate Kimi Raikkonen are positive.<\/p>\n
Last week, the newly-acquainted pair spent time at Jerez, where their new Lotus car was the surprise standout performer of the first pre-season test.<\/p>\n
Another “really pleasant surprise”, according to GP2 champion Grosjean, was “Kimi”.<\/p>\n
“It took a little time and I did wonder what kind of relationship we would develop, but I think he is a really nice guy.\u00a0 Whatever I have asked, he has answered.”<\/p>\n
Arguably more important, of course, is their black and gold car, and it set tongues wagging by proving the standout performer at Jerez.<\/p>\n
“It is definitely better than our one of last year,” Frenchman Grosjean is quoted by Finnish broadcaster MTV3.<\/p>\n
And he said both he and Raikkonen are likely to develop it in harmony.<\/p>\n
“I did not see anything strange,” said Grosjean when asked how his and Raikkonen’s driving styles compare, “the telemetry was nearly identical.”<\/p>\n
Also more than pleased is Lotus’ technical director, James Allison.<\/p>\n
“The best thing about the week was the drivers’ feedback,” he said.\u00a0 “We had not heard anything as positive in the last couple of seasons.”<\/p>\n
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