Mindset.
« We are very humble. Le Mans is a legendary race which needs to be respected and indeed we are approaching it with all the necessary respect. We have not set a goal for ourselves in terms of final result, but rather in terms of approach. This is our first participation and we wish to cross the finish line without making any mistakes in order to reach the best result we can. » 

Motive.
« This project was set from the moment the team was created. And one year was put down on paper : 2014. We have reached that first aim which shows that the team has picked up the momentum it expected, with its own philosophy being ‘the highest possible, the fastest possible’. For the sake of its own credibility, a team must participate in legendary races such as Le Mans. Setting the Sébastien Loeb Racing team at a certain level was a strong wish of ours according to which we have built the whole project, also bringing in an important human aspect which stands as the very essence of the team. »

The hardest challenge ?
« It is a big challenge, but it has been in our minds for a little while now, so we have had the time to get ready for it. We have built up this project naturally and progressively. The red-letter day had been fixed right from the start and we have worked accordingly. Some other programmes have been put up in a shorter amount of time, with a certain degree of urgency for instance.

History.
« Big names have competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but I cannot recall one in particular. The History of the race, as a whole, impresses me more. Le Mans is one of those challenges without which motorsport would be so different. That is what motivates me, and what motivates us all. We all want to try one day to mark the History of that event too. For decades it has always been an exciting and inspiring race, we all know that event will never disappear. » 

Under pressure ?
« I am not sure whether we feel so much under pressure. We are simply aware that, because of the name of the team, people have expectations. That has been the case since the beginning and we cannot afford to make any mistakes. But, in a way, it is reassuring because everybody is aware of its own responsibility and fully committed. We know that we will have to do an amazing job. Actually it is clearly our objective. »

#LM24dreamer
« This message is displayed on the car. That’s true, we have all dreamt of the 24 Hours of le Mans. That race has always been in our minds and we are about to take an important step. It is hard to explain because that race is a bit of a dream, but we are embarking on a ‘real’ project though, something coherent and well-structured. Those are two compatible things and that is certainly what makes this project beautiful. Everybody is looking forward to it so much ! »