Alpine Europa Cup – Lucas Frayssinet 2022 champion!

“A big relief!” » Lucas Frayssinet can breathe, he is titled in Alpine Europa Cup. The 2022 champion, ultra-dominant at the start of the season, mastered the last round of the championship from start to finish. Qualified 3rd on the C1 grid, driver Chazel Technologie Course saw his rival Simon Tirman (Autosport GP) only place 7th after some problems during the session. Slower than the Autosport GP drivers during the second half of the season, Frayssinet did not force himself to catch up with leader Paul Cauhaupé in C1. He preferred to play placed while securing the points for 2nd place. “I knew that consistency would be very important so we had to be there to get the points”, he will debrief.

Delivery in C2 for Frayssinet

Once again on the second row at the end of the second qualifying session, Frayssinet had his two main opponents in front of him: Tirman and Cauhaupé. The championship leader could, however, afford not to take any risks to secure the title. Which he executed perfectly, receiving the checkered flag in 5th place. “The season was super long, there were ups and downs, still analyzed the new champion. Everyone had their mishaps and it was very close between all of us. This title is truly an accomplishment. »

A fine player, the wearer of No. 93 made a point of greeting his rivals. “I want to congratulate Paul (Cauhaupé) and Simon (Tirman), added Frayssinet. They have been incredible all season and if I am here, it is also thanks to them. I had to raise my standards and give my best to beat them. » A great mark of respect between these drivers whose fight was intense at each meeting.

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