François-Xavier Demaison (Genesis): “Victory is an obsession”

An engineer with a huge range of experience, from Rally to Formula 1, including electric and Pikes Peak, the Technical Director of Genesis Magma Racing knows all too well the challenge that awaits him and does not underestimate it.

Published 11/12/2024 à 09:00

Romain Bernard

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François-Xavier Demaison (Genesis): “Victory is an obsession”

François-Xavier Demaison - Photo: Hyundai

To begin with, what is your scope of action on the Hypercar project?

By definition, I am responsible for the entire technical part of the car, starting with the choice of our suppliers and ensuring that they will develop their part according to our specifications.

Your arrival at Hyundai is relatively recent since it dates from 2023. We know your expertise for the WRC and Formula 1, but did the prospect of a Hypercar project weigh in the balance?

The first reason for my arrival at Hyundai was the desire, as often in my career, to work for a manufacturer, which generally has the means to match its ambitions. As soon as you have managed to convince it of the relevance of a project, the resources are put in front of it, because winning is priceless. It is a conception of sport that

Romain Bernard

Editor-in-chief of AUTOhebdo

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Brid Get

11/12/2024 at 01:42 a.m.

So cool F.-X., how lucky he is to have him in "his" team Cyril!!!

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