Todt: “Bianchi, the morale of a winner”

Jules Bianchi, this week in Jerez, set foot in Formula 1 by participating in tests reserved for young drivers for two days, with Ferrari. The Frenchman, who signed a long-term contract with the Team, is now in the Ferrari fold and could see a future in F1 if its progress in car turns out to be constant. After his title gleaned this season in Formula 3 Euro Series, the Brignolais will have to confirm in 2010 in GP2 Series.

According to Nicolas Todt, his agent but also that of Felipe Massa, Jules Bianchi has all the qualities to reach the highest level of motorsport. “ He made very, very rapid progress., declared Nicolas Todt on Europe 1. He's a very endearing boy, intelligent, hardworking, who listens, who doesn't have a big head at all.. » After two days of testing with Ferrari, Jules? agent recognizes that the latter is experiencing very special moments. “ He is living a childhood dream but he is fully aware of the room for improvement he has left. »

Despite everything, the son of the president of the FIA ​​recognizes that the Brignolais still has some progress to make to be an accomplished driver. “ He must have had difficulty accepting defeat., continued Todt on Europe 1. For him, not being first is a sign of failure even if I made him understand that a championship is won by scoring points in all the races. » However, for Todt, Bianchi has the main asset of a motorsport driver: “ He has the morale of a winner. » Jules Bianchi will have the opportunity to prove it next season in the GP2 Series, with ART Grand Prix, the team founded by Frédéric Vasseur and? Nicolas Todt.