Jenson on a princely path

His concentration suddenly vanished when he crossed the finish line. Rather than following the protocol which requires parking his car in front of the princely box, he returned to the parc ferme and realized his mistake by unhooking his harness.

Published on 26/05/2009 à 16:39

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What followed was a crazy race to reach the podium ceremony. An unreal sprint! An indelible mark at the end of a Grand Prix which will forever bear its seal.

By racing down this pit straight which had become a princely lane, the ex-prince of Monegasque nights entered the legend of Monaco. “In a way, it was the best way to finish the race », he whispered, taking off his helmet.

pure happiness
A manner worthy of the Grand Prix monarch he is becoming. A manner worthy, too, of his attachment to this rock where he has taken up residence. “Before the start of the weekend, I pretended that this Grand Prix represented nothing more than the others, but it was a big lie to stop the internal storm in my skull. The truth is that a victory here is fantastic. »

Find the full interview in AUTOhebdo N°1702, on newsstands on May 27