Loeb hesitant about F1

Sébastien Loeb at the start of a Grand Prix, many dream of it. But the first person concerned, even if he has already done tests on the track and on the simulator, is not sure of being able to take on this scenario. The five-time world rally champion, who did some laps at Jerez last Thursday at the wheel of a GP2, does not have the experience of his potential rivals on asphalt in F1. " I don't know if I'm ready to line up on an F1 starting grid "said Loeb on WRC.com. “ I know I miss driving with this type of car. Inexperience is a handicap. I don't know what my level would be if I had the opportunity to participate in a Grand Prix. »

Even though he was on board a GP2 of the DPR team, the Frenchman felt sensations similar to those he had experienced at the wheel of the Formula 1 of Red Bull, during tests last season. “ It?s true that it looks like Formula 1 ", did he declare. " You have to quickly find your position because these are cars that are literally glued to the ground. And when you're behind the wheel of these cars, there's a lot of work that goes into getting the most out of them. However, F1 remains a cut above. There is a difference in terms of grip and cornering speed. »

After these tests at the wheel of a GP2, the Frenchman says he is satisfied with what he achieved, even if he was not able to clock as many times as he would have liked. “ It was a bit frustrating as the session was constantly interrupted by red flags. In the dry, I think we were able to improve but we spent more time in the pits than on the track. So it was difficult to do a series of laps. I didn't know the car and the track and the weather conditions didn't help me either. Being the best after just one day is a difficult task. »