Interview : Timo Bernhard (Porsche)
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Interview : Timo Bernhard (Porsche)

He loves his family, pasta dishes and Rocky !

Winner at Le Mans (2010), Daytona (2003) and Nürburgring (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011), Timo Bernhard will help lead Porsche's return to the top class of endurance racing (LM P1) next year.

Born ?
Born February 24, 1981 à Homburg en Allemagne.

Nickname ?
TB.

Childhood dream ?
To be a racing driver.

Most proud of ?
My family.

Biggest regret ?
Nothing.

A strength ?
Professional.

… And a weakness ?
Can't wait.

A motto ?
To finish first, first you have to finish.

A lucky charm?
A butterfly and a bear on my helmet.

Music to listen to before a race ?
Unfortunately no time for music before a race !

A book ?
Biography of Michail Gorbatschow.

A movie ?
Rocky.

A favorite food ?
Pasta.

A hobby ?
Rallying.

Next vacation destination ?
 
Seychelles.

Your favourite road car ?
Porsche 911.

Favourite race track ?
Nürburgring.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
Rallying.

First 24 Hours of Le Mans ?
In 2002 with The Racers Group (Porsche 911) .

Favourite part of the track ?
All !

Favourite moment ?
All the victories (1st overall, 2010 ; 1st in GT1, 2002).

A historic car you would like to test ?
Porsche 935 Moby Dick.

A former winner to be your teammate ?
Jörg Bergmeister (1st GT, 2004).

Julien HERGAULT / ACO - Tranlated by Rainier Ehrhardt / ACO

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