Tristan Vautier: “A relief to have this opportunity”

Shock, Thursday May 25, with the unceremonious announcement of the replacement of Jacques Villeneuve by Tristan Vautier within the Floyd Vanwall Racing Team crew at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Interview with the Frenchman who will only compete in his second Le Mans classic after 2022.

Published on 01/06/2023 à 13:55

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Tristan Vautier: “A relief to have this opportunity”

Tristan Vautier - Driver Floyd Vanwall Racing Team n°4 © DPPI

It's a surprise to see you arrive at Vanwall in 24 Hours of Le Mans at the last minute. How did it go ?

It's a combination of circumstances. I met Tom (Dillmann) at Sebring (on the sidelines of 1000 Miles of Sebring, March 17. Editor's note) with whom I spoke in front of the Vanwall structure. Esteban (Warriors. Editor’s note), my former teammate in Indy Lights and rival for the title in 2012, was also there. Colin (Kolles. Editor's note) was not far away and Tom introduced me. When the third bucket became free, Tom half