Jérémi Ancian: "I didn't have the will to succeed that Seb Ogier had"

Former winner of the Suzuki Rally Cup and the Volant Peugeot, leader of rounds of the French championship and winner of great events in the French Cup, a look back at the career of the driver from Ain before Mont-Blanc (September 5-7).

Published on 29/08/2024 à 09:00

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Jérémi Ancian: "I didn't have the same desire to succeed that Seb Ogier had"

Jérémi, can you introduce yourself in a few words?

I am 40 years old, I live in Hotonnes, a small village in Ain. I work for myself by designing in 3D machines for the industry that we then manufacture. I am a graduate of ASA ESCA.

How did you become interested in motorsports?

Originally, it was the motorbike. I got one for my driving test, and even though my parents weren't for it, I raced in the League and in the French championship. At 18, when I got my license, I liked to fool around with my car. One day, a friend told me about Rally Young people, telling me that for 20 euros, we lend you a car and you can do handbrakes. (Laughs) I won the selection in December 2004, without knowing what to expect…