After Natacha Gachnang had a harsh 2011 year with a few incidents at Le Mans and Abu Dhabi, she decided to take a break from motorsport. However, she discreetly came back last year at Le Mans Classic with grandfather and former race-driver Georges and eventually decided to drive a prototype like her cousin Sébastien Buemi (Toyota Racing). She did the right thing! Since the beginning of the season, the Swiss driver has been building up good results in ELMS (2 podiums) and at Le Mans (5th in LM P2). She is calm and discreet by nature, but she is cheerful and fearless as well.

	25 years old Natacha Gachnang from Switzerland.
	First time racing at Le Mans in 2011 with team-mates Rahel Frey and Cyndie Allemann (retired due to engine failure).
	Second race in 2013 with team-mates Franck Mailleux and Olivier Lombard (5th in LM P2).

Date and place of birth?
October 27 1987 in Vevey, Switzerland.

Childhood dream?
To live on motorsport.

Biggest regret?
I don't have any.

A strength?
Spontaneous.

… and a weakness?
Impatient.

A motto?
Triumph without peril brings no glory.

A phobia?
Spiders.

A book?
"Fifty shades of Grey" by E. L. James.

A movie?
"The Hangover" (2009) by Todd Philli.

A favorite food?
Charbonnade (small indoor BBQ).

A hobby?
Traveling.

Next holiday destination?
In Italy.

Person you would most like to meet?
Gad Elmaleh (Moroccan and French stand-up comedian and actor).

Sports person you admire?
Roger Federer.

Favorite road car?
Triumph Spitfire (she's got one of these).

Favorite race-track?
Nürburgring.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Mom!

First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 2010 with Matech Compétition (Ford GT1).

Favorite part of the circuit?
Porsche curves.

Favorite time?
The start.

Best memory?
Moments I shared with the team.

A historic car?
AC Cobra.

Former winner as a team-mate?
At Le Mans, we enjoyed Olivier Lombard's experience (1st in LM P2 in 2011), which is essential for this race.

Julien HERGAULT / ACO

Translation by Cécile Bonardel / ACO