Raphaël Astier: “I like novelty, I need it”

Raphaël, can you introduce yourself in a few words?

I am a native of Teil, in Ardèche, I am 33 years old, am a mechanic at Lafarge Ciment, and licensed at ASA Ardèche.

How did your interest in motorsport begin?

My father introduced me to the world of karts and cars at a very young age. He had a garage in Teil and was a preparer.

You started in rally in 2010 by a National. Tell us!

I lost my dad in 2004, but I kept this passion for rallying. I waited until I had the license to start with a 205 GTi that I bought, at Ecureuil Drôme Provençale because it was the closest event to home, cel