Le Mans – Nicolas Lapierre: “The most important race of the season”

“It?s very exciting to be back here”. Like all pilots, Nicolas lapierre is very enthusiastic as the 90th anniversary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Et pour sa deuxième participation à bord d?une Toyota TS030 Hybrid, le Français sait qu?il arrive avec a much more experienced team than last season. ?Our team is much more ready than it was last year at the same time, so that's promising. » Dominated by the Audis during the first two rounds of the World Championship?Endurance (WEC), at Silverstone et in Spa, Japanese cars know that they will have a lot to do. “We were a bit disappointed with the first two races this year so I hope we can show some progress, particularly in terms of results”.

Especially since if there is one meeting where everyone wants to shine, it's this one. “Le Mans is a very special event, it really is the most important race of the season. As a French driver, it is all the more significant since I am in front of my audience, but it is important for everyone because it is one of the most popular races in the world. » For this new edition, the driver from Thon hopes to get help from his lucky star. “I've never finished on the podium here and I've always had a bit of bad luck, but last year I got a taste for leading the race so I hope this year will be luckier. »

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