Ferdinand Habsburg: “The WEC is like going on a date with a girl, Le Mans is marrying her”
At a press conference organized by Alpine, the drivers were invited to share what Le Mans represents to them. In this little game, Ferdinand Habsburg made a comparison that was both humorous and unexpected.
He never misses an opportunity to joke. It’s part of his personality. Ferdinand Habsburg once again managed to seize the opportunity that was presented to him. At a press conference, the six Alpine drivers were invited to share their thoughts on their feelings about the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Most of the team’s drivers being French expressed their happiness to participate. Moreover, with a French manufacturer.
« I am very proud to be driving here as a Frenchman. This track is just awesome. My first laps were magical », admitted Matthieu Vaxivière, one of the three men of the #36. An opinion shared with Charles Milesi, in the sister car.
» This is the fifth time I have done the race and each time, it is exceptional. It’s great to be here. Especially with a French brand and with a Hypercar. Here, we feel things that we cannot see elsewhere, mainly at night and early in the morning with the rising sun.
Alpine in hyperpole
If everyone was very serious in their response, Ferdinand Habsburg added a touch of humor to it. « For me, comparing the WEC and Le Mans is like having a date with a girl and Le Mans is marrying her. » A statement that made many of the journalists present at the Alpine hospitality laugh. Some applause followed.
The Austrian then regained his composure and expressed surprise at seeing the enthusiasm of the spectators during the race. There are people with a rooster on their head, it’s quite funny!
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For his first participation in the Le Mans classic, the Archduke will start in the leading group. Aboard the Alpine A424 #35, he will take part in the hyperpole, this Thursday evening. In the worst-case scenario, the blue racing car will start from the eighth position for the 92nd edition of this endurance race.
