10 years ago, Maldonado gave Williams his last victory

There is a crowd around Pastor Maldonado in the motor home Williams, as in the blessed time of his first alliance with Renault. Televisions are lining up to catch Sir Frank's first words. The British channel Sky and its cohort of prestigious consultants reign supreme. It is Damon Hill, 1996 world champion, who obviously has the honor of conducting the interview. In another corner, the entourage of the 27-year-old pilot is struggling to suppress their excitement. Nicolas Todt, manager of the new hero (see below. Editor's note), shares the good humor of the clan. He obviously appreciated this “old veteran” Grand Prix led by his driver. “The concern grew as the gap separating him fromAlonso was reduced, lap after lap, he admits.

In front of the Ferrari of Spain's two-time world champion, Pastor Maldonado never wavered, evolving his pace seamlessly according to his needs © DPPI

À 5/6 derniers tours de l’arrivée la tension était vraiment pal