Mikel Azcona, Heart Cupra

The Spaniard is already at 25 years old one of the figures of touring car racing. He evolves in a universe that he considers his home. Known for his speed, his enthusiasm and his enthusiasm behind the wheel, the young man has been, since this season, official driver for the Spanish brand Cupra. A stage in the life of an endearing boy who becomes a real beast once the helmet is screwed on his head.

Published on 06/08/2021 à 17:00

Fabien Gérard

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Mikel Azcona, Heart Cupra

“I started motorsport knowing that one day I would like to be world champion, but from a very young age, I did not dream of Formula 1 », lâche Mikel Azcona. En fait si, il en a rêvé, au tout début quand son père lui a acheté un kart à l’âge de 6 ans. « Je m’imaginais gagner des courses et gravir les étapes pour devenir le meilleur pilote de l’histoire de la F1. Je ne m’en rendais à l’époque pas compte, c’est mon père qui finançait toutes nos dépenses, que cela soit pour une combinaison ou des trains de pneus », se souvient l’intéressé. Nous sommes en 2002 et le jeune Espagnol enfile les victoires dans les catégories régionales. Son père mesure le potentiel de son rejeton et consent à pousser un peu plus loin, d’année en année, la progression du petit Mikel, lequel

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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