Asian LMS: Duval at home

After the end of the endurance seasons in Europe (Le Mans Series) and in the United States (American LMS), it is Japan which will allow Oreca to make one last outing this year. Two 500 kilometer races are on the program and, to support Nicolas lapierre, Oreca called on Loïc duval. Formula Nippon champion against Benoir Tréluyer a few weeks ago, the Frenchman hopes to share his experience with the Var team.

« First of all, happy to get back behind the wheel of a prototype, confides the native of Chartres regarding his state of mind. Also happy to see the whole team again. I have to say that I missed not racing at Le Mans this year. So I'm happy to come back for the Asian Le Mans Series. I hope this goes well. »

Beyond participating in an endurance race, Loïc Duval will be at home since the Frenchman competed in his third Formula Nippon season in 2009. “II am starting to have some recognition in Japan, because I have been racing there since 2006, so it is obvious that I will be keen to do well in Okayama, confirms the pilot. While knowing that there will be a little adaptation time for my return to LMP1. I think we all leave with the same intention: to fight to win. »

Loïc Duval will team up with Nicolas Lapierre, a driver he has already encountered on several occasions. The understanding should therefore be perfect between the two young French people in the land of the Rising Sun. “ Indeed, we have already met on several occasions. We were already together, at the time of F3 at Signature, then as a teammate in A1GP, and then at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2008. Unfortunately, he was not able to drive, but he brought us all his knowledge of cars. He's someone I really like. It?s pleasant and easy to work with him. He has a very good mentality. »