Distance interview : Nicolas Prost
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Distance interview : Nicolas Prost

He would like to be a fighter pilot !

Born on the 18th August 1981 at Saint-Chamond (France), Nicolas Prost will race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2013 driving the Lola Toyota n°12 of Rebellion Racing.

 
 
 
 

Nickname ?
Nico.

Childhood dream ?
Fighter pilot.

Most proud of ?
Winning at Petit Le Mans.

Biggest regret ?
Losing the F3 title by 7 points in 2007.

A lucky charm ?
A bracelet with the Basque cross.

A strength ?
Determination.

… and a weakness ?
Never satisfied !

A motto ?
From Tiger Woods : "People can outplay me, but they cannot outwork me".

A phobia ?
Not having a capsule for the coffee machine !

Music to listen to before the race?
Rock the Boat by Pitbull.

A book ?
El Diego, the biography of Maradona.

A film ?
Tony Scott's Top Gun with Tom Cruise.

Favourite food ?
Pad thaï.

A hobby ?
Collecting model race cars.

The destination of your next vacation ?
Pays Basque.

Personality whom you would like to meet ?
Napoléon.

An athlete who inspires you ?
Rafael Nadal.

Your favourite road car ?
My Megane RS.

Favourite race track ?
Road Atlanta.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time ?
Still a race driver.

First 24 Hours of Le Mans ?
In 2007.

Favourite corner (or straight) ?
Tertre Rouge.

Favourite time ?
Sunday morning.

Best Memory ?
4th place in 2012.

A historic car ?
Alpine Berlinette.

A former winner to be your team mate ?
Jacky Ickx.

Julien HERGAULT / ACO

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