Loïc Duval: “Want new challenges”

Upon his arrival in Japan in 2006, Loïc duval partnered with Honda. A collaboration that lasted six years, with a Super GT championship title in 2010, without forgetting a second final place in 2007 and a third last year. But after six years, the native of Chartres decided to change his mind. He thus became involved with Lexus, which defends the interests of Toyota in Super GT. “I wanted change, new challenges, he told us. And there was more prospect of a future with Lexus. I join Tom?S, a reference team with a lot of experience, where I replace André (Lotterer. Editor’s note) ». The latter will indeed participate in the entire world championship of?Endurance with Audi. As for Duval's teammate, he is none other than the Japanese Kazuki Nakajima, which is also part of Toyota's Endurance program.

Alongside Super GT, Loïc will make his return to Formula Nippon. He joins the ranks of the Team Le Mans. “I’m really happy to be back in car, He continues. They are not the top team, but they have already achieved results, so we will work and see what we can do. I will also certainly need time to adapt”. Last year, Loïc actually skipped the major single-seater championship in Japan, which he won in 2009. The goal? “climb to the top step of each championship!” » So here he is facing a very busy schedule, especially since he should also have a program in Endurance, our sources sending him to Audi. First round of Super GT on April 14 and 15 in Okayama.