Romain Grosjean has opened up about his heated post-race exchange with Marcus Armstrong at last week's Indy Grand Prix, insisting he wasn't looking for a fight—just an apology.

The confrontation unfolded when Grosjean marched to Armstrong's pit box after the race, leading to a tense back-and-forth that saw crew members physically intervene. The source of the friction? Mid-race contact that cost Grosjean a potential top-five finish and earned Armstrong a drive-through penalty.

Speaking days later at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Grosjean clarified the situation. "I wasn't angry," he explained. "The whole thing got misinterpreted because some people who had no right to be involved got involved. Marcus crashed into me, got a drive-through for it, and ruined my race. It was a top-five, easy."

The French driver admitted he made a joking comment about wanting to punch Armstrong—a remark that quickly escalated when mechanics misinterpreted his intentions. "I put my arms behind my back just to show them I'm not here to fight," Grosjean said. "And they kept pushing me back, telling me to get off the box."

What Grosjean really wanted was simple: "I would have liked an 'I apologize, I made a mistake. I got a drive-through. Sorry I ruined your day.' End of the story."

Known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, Grosjean made no apologies for his passion. "We're not saving the world. We're entertaining. We are passionate. If there's no emotion in sports, what's the point?"

As the Indy 500 practice sessions heat up—with Conor Daly topping Day 2 charts—this incident serves as a reminder that in racing, the fire that fuels drivers on track can sometimes burn bright off it too.