Loïc Duval: “Want new challenges”

Upon his arrival in Japan in 2006, Loïc duval s?est associé à Honda. Une collaboration qui aura duré six ans, avec à la clé un titre de champion Super GT en 2010, sans oublier une deuxième place finale en 2007 et une troisième l?an passé. Mais après six ans, le natif de Chartres a décidé de changer son fusil d?épaule. Il s?est ainsi engagé avec Lexus, qui défend les intérêts de Toyota en Super GT. “I wanted change, new challenges, he told us. And there was more prospect of a future with Lexus. I join Tom?S, a reference team with a lot of experience, where I replace André (Lotterer. Editor’s note) ». The latter will indeed participate in the entire world championship of?Endurance with Audi. As for Duval's teammate, he is none other than the Japanese Kazuki Nakajima, which is also part of Toyota's Endurance program.

Alongside Super GT, Loïc will make his return to Formula Nippon. He joins the ranks of the Team Le Mans. “I’m really happy to be back in car, He continues. They are not the top team, but they have already achieved results, so we will work and see what we can do. I will also certainly need time to adapt”. Last year, Loïc actually skipped the major single-seater championship in Japan, which he won in 2009. The goal? “climb to the top step of each championship!” » So here he is facing a very busy schedule, especially since he should also have a program in Endurance, our sources sending him to Audi. First round of Super GT on April 14 and 15 in Okayama.