The seasons go by and look remarkably alike for Mailleux: in 2012, he was close to driving a Peugeot 908 (an agreement had been reached with Signatech) before the constructor cancelled all plans in endurance racing. Similarly in 2013 when he was deprived of a seat after his team (still Signatech) chose to join the Alpine project. Fortunately, the Breton knows how to bounce bacj and has scored 2 consecutive podiums in ELMS with his new team Morand Racing, as well as a 5th place in LM P2 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, the former French Karting Champion (2001) and best rookie in F3 Euroseries (2007) not content these good results, he remains determined to find a factory drive to race for overall victory.

 

Born?
27 May 1985 at Saint-Malo, France.

Nickname?
Francky.

Childhood dream?
To be a professional sportsman.

Most proud of?
Having raced 5 times at Le Mans.

Biggest regret?
When Peugeot stopped their Endurance racing program in 2012 whereas I eventually was gonna have the opportunity to fight for overall victory.

A strength?
Tenacious.

… and a weakness?
Stubborn.

A motto?
Clever means you are able to adjust to any situation.

A lucky charm?
I squat next to the car before I get into it.

Music to listen to before the race ?
"Lose yourself" by Eminem.

A book?
"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne.

A movie?
Forest Gump by Robert Zemeckis starring Tom Hanks.

A favorite food?
Pasta Carbonara.

A hobby?
Cycling.

Next holiday destination?
In Brittany.

Person you would most like to meet?
Roger Federer.

Sports person you admire?
Roger Federer.

Favorite road car?
Aston Martin V12 Vantage.

Favorite race-track?
Nordschleife (Nürburgring).

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Starting the 24 Hours of Le Mans behind the wheel of a winning car.

First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 2009 with Signatech (Courage).

Favorite part of the circuit?
The new part.

Favorite time?
Sunday morning.

Best memory?
In 2011: tough race, but we climbed on the podium.

A historic car?
Porsche 935 « Moby Dick ».

Former winner as a team-mate?
Benoît Tréluyer.

Julien HERGAULT / ACO

Translation by Dave Davies and Cécile Bonardel / ACO