Hirschi in GT1 with Hexis AMR

If we had known the first duo of the Hexis AMR team (Jean-Denis Deletraz and Frédéric Makowiecki) for several weeks, the second crew of the?Aston Martin DBR9 from HEXIS AMR is now known. Jonathan Hirschi will team up with Clivio Piccione on the No. 9 DBR10. The Swiss driver, after his second place in the Eurocup Megane Trophy in 2009, saw his career take a significant turn by joining the GT1 World Championship.

Jonathan Hirschi explains how contacts began with HEXIS AMR. “ I met Philippe Dumas (co-manager and team manager) for the first time at the Circuit Paul Ricard last year, during the FIA ​​GT3 European Championship. We got to know each other more or less by chance. It happened like that, naturally, although it took time! And then, I know Jean-Denis Delétraz a little (HEXIS AMR driver of DBR9 n°9)? »

Before making his debut in FIA GT1, the Swiss driver believes he will be able to benefit from his experience, even if it is limited in the category. “ I do indeed have experience in GT1, but it is very little because I have only done one race! The GT1s are very different from the cars I have driven so far, whether in terms of brakes, chassis, etc. For me, the GT1 is the F1 Grand Touring cars! »

A few weeks before the start of the season, Jonathan Hirschi is convinced that all the assets are there to have a great year. “ I am happy to team up with Clivio. He has more experience than me in car, while I have specialized more in closed cars for two seasons: we really complement each other. I am also happy to be part of HEXIS AMR, it is a very serious, competent and ambitious team. A stable like that is worth gold these days! »

En outre, comme nous vous le confiions mercredi, Jonathan Hirschi sera également cette saison sur les circuits français en participant à la Super Série FFSA. Il prendra part à la Porsche Matmut Carrera Cup au sein de l’équipe Pro GT by Almeras.