Nathanaël Berthon wins the first round in Val-Thorens

Ranking Andros Trophy Val-Thorens, Day 1:

• The first day of the 2023-24 Andros Trophy season on the Val-Thorens track (Savoie) was won by Nathanaël Berthon (Peugeot ). The Clermont driver was the most consistent throughout the qualifying rounds and the final, which he finished in third position.
• “It was sporty!” We know that the season will be tough, next time I will go for points against Aurélien! We had a great start, but everyone can win the title. I have to stay calm for the rest. »

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• Aurélien Panis (Audi) won the final thanks to a great attack on Nathanaël Berthon, ahead of Jean-Baptiste Dubourg (Renault). “It’s a great operation today. It was hot, I was comfortable in the tarmac sections, which allowed me to attack Nathanaël. finishing second of the day despite 60 kg of ballast is positive. Tomorrow will be another day. »
• Qualified 4th in the final, Sébastien Loeb finished 6th in this round after engaging in a tough battle with the commentator of the F1 on Canal +, Julien Fébreau. The nine-time world rally champion, however, finished the day in 4th place counting the points scored in the qualifying heats.