Lotus Renault will consist of the tandem Grosjean and Raikkonen

The Frenchman Romain Grosjean formed with Kimi Raikkonen's partner Renault Lotus team drivers next season's Formula One team announced today that.

Grosjean, GP2 champion last season, was also the third driver for the team throughout the year and has proven experience. It has also made the two free practice sessions in the last two Grands Prix held in Abu Dhabi and Brazil.

"I'm happy to be one of the team's drivers in 2012 and I feel privileged to have this opportunity. Running alongside a world champion Kimi on his return to Formula One certainly help me raise my level of riding "said Grosjean.