Romain Grosjean will get a possibility with a 3rd IndyCar group in 2024 after Juncos Hollinger Racing introduced Thursday that he would drive in its No. 77 automotive subsequent season.

“I have been carefully following JHR’s ascension previously few seasons,” Grosjean stated in a press release. “The group has showcased vital development, and I’m desirous to contribute my expertise as we intention for a robust 2024 season.”

Grosjean, 37, had pushed for the now-named Andretti International in 2022 and 2023, selecting up three second-place finishes, together with two in back-to-back races final season. However his tenure with Andretti was marred by inconsistent outcomes, crashes and conflicts with different Andretti drivers and group personnel. He completed thirteenth within the IndyCar standings every of the previous two seasons.

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The previous System One driver — who famously survived a fiery crash in Bahrain in 2020 in his closing F1 race — initially thought he would return to Andretti in 2024 and stated final month that he was pursuing arbitration in opposition to the group after it determined to not prolong his contract.

At Juncos Hollinger, Grosjean is changing Callum Ilott. Ilott had pushed the No. 77 automotive for the previous two-plus seasons however was not retained in what the group known as a “mutual determination” that left the previous System 2 driver with no job when a lot of the seats within the collection have already been crammed.

Grosjean will drive alongside Agustin Canapino within the No. 78 automotive for JHR. As a rookie, Canapino had a number of on-track incidents with Ilott, resulting in huge fan blowback and loss of life threats to Ilott from Argentine supporters. Ilott was harassed on-line following September’s season finale for late-race contact with Canapino.

Grosjean, a temperamental driver, will now have to coexist with Canapino whereas avoiding the ire of his rabid fan base.

“Romain Grosjean brings an unparalleled pedigree in motorsports,” stated Ricardo Juncos, JHR co-owner and group principal. “His management and expertise are exactly what we have to propel JHR to new heights within the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”

Grosjean made his IndyCar debut within the 2021 season driving for Dale Coyne Racing earlier than transferring to Andretti the next 12 months. He has six podium finishes in 47 profession IndyCar begins.

The Related Press contributed to this report.