Roman Rusinov really loves the 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, he started his career in single-seaters and in 2000, he became the first Russian ever to win an international race in Europe (Formula Renault). Since then, the driver born in Moscow has climbed the ladder and he even has been Midland F1 test driver (ex-Jordan and now Force India). He has now been racing in sportscar for a few years, first in GT and then in prototypes. He finished third this year in the LM P2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans before his car was excluded from the race (illegal fuel tank). But whatever, he will be back next year!

	Roman Rusinov (3rd right) with 2012 teammates Nelson Panciatici and Pierre Ragues.
	G-Drive Racing Oreca-Nissan, 3rd in LM P2 before it was excluded (illegal gas tank).

 

Date and place of birth?
Roman Rusinov: October 21 1981 in Moscow, Russia.

Childhood dream?
Racing at Le Mans.

Most proud of?
Having raced at Le Mans.

A strength?
Never stops!

… and a weakness?
None.

A phobia?
None.

A lucky charm?
My car.

Music to listen to before the race ?
I prefer to rest before a race.

A favorite food?
Italian and Japanese cuisine.

A hobby?
Kitesurfing.

Next holiday destination?
In Australia.

Favorite road car?
Audi R8 and Nissan GTR.

Favorite race-track?
Le Mans.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still racing at Le Mans!

First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 2008 with Interprogressbank (Lamborghini Murcielago).

Favorite part of the circuit?
The new part.

Favorite time?
The start… Always unique.

Best memory?
In 2012 with G-Drive Racing (interview before the 2013 race).

A historic car?
Jaguar Type D.

Julien HERGAULT / ACO

Translation by Cécile Bonardel / ACO