Pierre-Louis Loubet: “It’s the dream of a lifetime”

After two difficult seasons at the controls of a private Hyundai i20 WRC, the Frenchman is tackling seven world rounds this year with a hybrid Ford Puma.

Published on 15/03/2022 à 13:00

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Pierre-Louis Loubet: “It’s the dream of a lifetime”

Pierre-Louis Loubet © Nikos Katikis / DPPI

Last year you were hit by a car, which prevented you from competing at the end of the championship. Physically, how are you doing?

I no longer have any after-effects or pain. I am 100% physically. Everything is fine.

Was it complicated?

What was especially difficult was that at the beginning we thought it was going to take a month and in fact it took two and a half. So it was long and hard mentally because it was constant pain and I was afraid it would never go away. As a result, there was a bit of stress during the winter, but it got better suddenly and quickly.

Did you fear psychological aftereffects? When you cross the street, how many times do you do it?

(He is laughing) No, it's okay. I'm very careful, but there are no side effects.

Since this accident, you have had the opportunity to drive again during the Andros Trophy in Lans-en-Vercors. How did this happen?

I could see that I felt good in the car, that I had no pain. It was a great experience for several things. I'm very happy to have been able to experience this thanks to an invitation.