Grosjean Downplays Feud With Armstrong: 'I Never Intended to Fight'

French driver Romain Grosjean used humor and referenced his Swiss roots to defuse his ongoing feud with fellow IndyCar driver Marcus Armstrong. Grosjean insisted he never intended to fight Armstrong when he said he wanted to hit him following a postrace clash on pit lane after the two collided during the Indianapolis Grand Prix.

Describing Saturday's incident as a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment, Grosjean sought to ease tensions between the two drivers. Both competitors are now focused on the upcoming Indianapolis 500, with efforts underway to move past the controversy before the biggest race of the season.