Rally Sardinia – Federica Pellégrini in the WRC deep end

Personalities regularly have the opportunity to sit in the right-hand seat of one of the Rally1s during the final test session. In Italy, Adrien fourmaux was able to give Fédérica Pellégrini this very special experience. The Italian swimmer was the ambassador of the event and she discovered the interior of the Hyundai and the sensations that such a discipline can provide.

« It was my first time in a race car and I was very nervous before getting into the car., explained with a smile the Olympic champion in the 200 meters freestyle at the Beijing Games in 2008. It was really very impressive. I had watched the first few passes on video and I was dreading the bumps on the course. When you get there, you don't see what's behind you. It was still stressful with a lot of adrenaline. He launched himself into curves at crazy speed, but everything was under control. We chatted a little, but I especially appreciated his concentration. After this first try, I'm up for a 2^e round ! »

The one who was nicknamed "la Divina" defined herself as a " sporty driver...but I've calmed down since becoming a mom! The big difference with swimming was how hot it was in the cabin. I didn't have that kind of problem. »