Alesi: “Winning the GT2 title”

Jean Alesi, after a long career in Formula 1, which saw him notably defend the colors of Ferrari from 1991 to 1995, will return to the wheel of a car bearing the Prancing Horse. In 2010, the Avignonnais will make its debut in Le Mans Series, at the wheel of a Ferrari 430 GT from the AF Corse team. “ The Le Mans Series is a new championship for me, so I will have to take new cues, he confesses on the discipline’s website. But I have the chance to evolve in Team AF Corse, a very experienced team! I am surrounded by great champions in this category, I will share the wheel with my friend Giancarlo, a very great driver so I should quickly find my feet! »

Coincidentally with the calendar, Jean Alesi will make his debut in the Le Mans Series during the 8 Hours of Le Castellet, on the Paul-Ricard circuit. It was on this track that the Frenchman began his Formula 1 career. It’s a great combination of circumstances! Starting the Le Mans Series season at Paul Ricard is a bit like a return to my roots, and it's a very nice nod to my career in F1. And it's true, the Paul Ricard circuit is not very far from Avignon, so I would have friends and fans to support me! »

Jean Alesi will therefore compete in the Le Mans Series season, teaming up with Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander in one of the AF Corse F430s. “ Giancarlo is a friend so it's true that sharing the wheel together is very motivating because we get along very well. Toni Vilander, to be honest, I don't know him very well yet but he is friendly and very approachable. I am sure that all 3 of us will experience an exciting season in the Le Mans Series! Obviously, the objective is to win the GT2 title at the end of the season. »

While waiting for the start of the Le Mans Series season, Jean Alesi will take part in tests at the wheel of a Ferrari 430 GT at Vallelunga on February 26.