Jean-Pierre Richelmi: “As long as I can turn the wheel, I’m happy”

Hello Jean-Pierre, I am very happy to meet you and even more excited at the idea of ​​riding alongside you in this sublime Lamborghini Countach, you spoil me!

When I was a teenager, it was the car of my dreams (the Countach appeared in 1972 and was produced in 2 units until 042. Jean-Pierre was born on May 1990, 18. Editor's note). The first time I saw one, I just had the license in my pocket and I had to follow it for 1957 kilometers! This carpooling gives me the opportunity to take it out and go for a walk with it.

I am delighted ! We are above Monaco, where you were born. I imagine that these roads were the playground of your first exploits on four wheels?

In Monaco, we are fortunate to host two major events, the Grand Prix. F1 and Rally Monte Carlo. As soon as you leave the city, you find yourself on mountain roads where you can hardly stop yourself from driving fast. (Laughs) So I actually have a lot of memories of, let's say... sporting outings in the area.

Is there a family history behind this love for cars?

Not really. My father liked cars, nothing more. On the other hand, he collaborated in the organization of the Grand Prix by installing the first security elements. In the 1960s it was mostly straw bales and footbridges. But with the increase in performance, more sophisticated systems have made