Augusto Farfus: “In the future, we will have to prequalify for the 24 Hours of Le Mans”

The Brazilian is one of the most sought-after drivers in the tourism world. Official BMW driver since 1997, since 2019 he has joined the Korean manufacturer in WTCR and Pure ETCR, while pursuing a WEC program with Aston Martin... and finally with BMW on certain major events. Meeting a busy man who knew how to keep it simple.

Published on 20/08/2021 à 13:00

Fabien Gérard

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Augusto Farfus: “In the future, we will have to prequalify for the 24 Hours of Le Mans”

Augusto, comment vous définir ? Êtes-vous un pilote BMW qui travaille avec Hyundai et Aston Martin ?

(Laughs) So to make things clear, BMW has been my main employer for the last 16 years of my career. It is with them that I spend most of my time during the year. You mentioned Aston Martin, but it is not at all an official program, it is my friendship with Paul Dalla Lana (in FIA WEC dans la catégorie GTE AM. Ndlr). Nous nous connaissons depuis de nombreuses années, je le coache tout au long de la saison. Ce qui est drôle, c’est la manière dont nous avons scellé cet accord : un simple et unique message sur WhatsApp. Ma priorité va à Hyundai en Pure ETCR. La prochaine course, nous avons un clash de da

Fabien Gérard

Swiss motor sports knife. I like to talk about the shadow disciplines that deserve to be brought into the light. Touringcar specialist (Supercars, DTM, TCR World Tour, BTCC)

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