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Christophe Perrin - Hitech GP Technical Director, Working With Vettel & Leclerc, 'Isack Hadjar Will Make F1' | EP32

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In this episode of the Track Limits podcast, we are joined by one of the successful technical directors, Christophe Perrin.

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Christophe Perrin, the Technical Director at Hitech GP, a team renowned for nurturing some of the finest talents in motorsport. With over 15 years of experience in various technical roles across Formula racing, including GB3, F3, F2, and DTM, Christophe has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc, and Kamui Kobayashi.

We dive into Christophe’s current role at Hitech GP, exploring the state-of-the-art facilities that provide a cutting-edge environment for developing the next generation of racing stars. Christophe shares his approach to working with young drivers in lower categories, detailing how he manages expectations and helps them reach their full potential.

Christophe offers unique insights into what he saw in drivers like Vettel and Leclerc that set them apart and how these qualities can be honed into championship-winning attributes. We also discuss the exciting prospect of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc being teammates next year and how Christophe believes this dynamic will shape Ferrari’s championship ambitions.

Finally, Christophe reflects on his leadership style, which has been instrumental in his success and provides his thoughts on the emerging duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, predicting when—not if—Piastri will outperform Norris. He also opens up about balancing his career with raising his children in the world of motorsport.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of motorsport and the making of champions. Tune in to hear from one of the industry's most experienced and insightful technical minds.

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