24h Le Mans
He likes crab, golf and Indianapolis Curve...
As a cook (he studied at Victoria Center in London, UK) and a marathon man (he's got three London marathons under his belt), Richard Westbrook is talented. He eventually became a successful race driver. He comes from the Porsche driving school: in 2006, he won the title in the Supercup, finishing all 11 rounds on the podium! In 2012, he left the Stuttgart cocoon for Detroit, Corvette headquarters...
Date and place of birth?
Richard Westbrook: July 10 1975 in Chelmsford, UK.
Nickname?
Westy.
Childhood dream?
Footballer.
First job?
Cycle courier in London.
Most proud of?
My new born daughter.
Biggest regret?
Not winning Le Mans yet.
A strength?
Dedication.
… and a weakness?
Impatience.
A motto?
Never give up.
A phobia?
Spiders.
Favorite movie?
Cinema Paradiso (from Giuseppe Tornatore starring Philippe Noiret).
A favorite food?
Crab.
A hobby?
Golf.
Next holiday destination?
France, Bergerac to visit my mother.
Person you would most like to meet?
Rihanna.
Sports person you admire?
Ayrton Senna.
Favorite road car?
Jensen Interceptor.
Favorite race-track?
Watkins Glen.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still racing I hope.
First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 2010 with BMS Scuderia Italia SPA (Porsche).
Favorite part of the circuit?
Indianapolis Curve.
Favorite time?
The podium.
Best memory?
Leading for so long in 2011 and 2012.
A historic car?
Porsche 917.
Toughest competitor?
Gianmaria Bruni.
Best team-mate?
Manu Collard.
Former winner as a team-mate?
Derek bell.
Translation by Cécile Bonardel
