Evan Giltaire, French karting hopeful: “Driving is a drug”

Champion of the Rotax France Challenge. Champion of Ile-de-France. Winner of the French Cadet Cup. Since his first laps on the RKC track six years ago, the child from Seine-et-Marne has continued to win on French territory. “My family has always been in motorsport, he exclaimed a few minutes from winning the Clovis Trophy. I started competing at 7 years old with my father. I have always followed the F1, F2 and Karting to learn. »

Unhappy hero of the 2018 Rotax World Final in Brazil, Evan Giltaire remains very satisfied with this first world experience.. “I was invited to the Rotax Worlds after my Coupe de France title. Arriving in the Final, I was in the lead when an engine problem ruined my race. I was very disappointed to fail so close to the title, confided the teenager between two engine roars.

However, I have very good memories of it because it opened big doors for me with SodiKart, which I would also like to thank. »

Henceforth official factory driver of Sodikart In 2019, the thirteen-year-old will spend his fourth grade far away from his family.

“He will follow the CNED courses, specifies Christophe Giltaire, his dad. This compromise with the school was necessary because next September, Evan will take part in a world championship race in Finland. Then in 2020, the WSK, the Winter Cup, the European Championship and the World Championship. But I'm not worried, piloting is innate to him, He added. Aggressive in his driving technique, he is a true warrior on the track.”

If becoming a Formula 1 driver remains a dream, the native of Moussy-le-Neuf does not want to skip any steps. “For now, I ride for fun because riding is a drug, declared the young boy. We'll see what happens next. At the end of August my week of preparation will take place with a view to my participation in the last race of the World Championship, in Finland. And this, just before starting my first full international season next year. »

In September, Evan Giltaire will have to face a real baptism of fire. Because the hardest part has only just begun for the young prodigy.