One month after the purchase of his equipment by Jacques Nicolet and Joël Rivière, Henri Pescarolo has not been idle: afternoon in Lyon and tonight in Aix-en-Provence ... He is touring France's Autovision centres. Between lectures, he took time to answer our questions.

Why this great national tour with your new sponsor?

Henri Pescarolo: "Autovision wants to focus its campaign on our reputation and our potential success. The link between the activity of Team Pescarolo and vehicle inspection is undeniable. More than a sponsor, Autovision is a partner... A dynamic and motivated one at that!"

Is this partnership enough to support your budget for next season?  "This is the first step in a long search started well before the acquisition of the team's equipment by Jacques Nicolet and Joël Rivière. I still have to find other sponsors, and I hope to do this quickly. Motul and Sarthe have already confirmed they would support me."

Has activity already resumed at Le Mans?
"Yes, but in slow motion for now. I have to re-hire. Fortunately, my employees have believed in me and waited until the outcome emerged. My team will soon be operating in full force!"

Technically, have you taken advantage of changes designed by Oak Racing during your break?
"I will have a technical meeting soon with Jacques Nicolet to decide that we use. Initially, we put the car in 2010 configuration, since it has not been driven this year."

Will you remain with the Judd engine?
"Yes. It seems more reasonable given the limited time."

What will be your program next year?
"Today, the goal is to field a car in the Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours (subject to acceptance of the entry by the selection committee of the ACO). If we can, we will even consider a ILMC participation and entry of a second car."

Who are your drivers?
"We are in full restart mode and studying the possibilities. It will take a little longer!"

Julien Hergault

Photo: LE MANS TECHNOPARC, PESCAROLO WORKSHOP TEAM, 16th November, 2010. Through partnership with Pascal Karras and Bernard Bourrier, Président du Groupe Autovision and Président Directeur Général of Autovision, Henri Pescarolo can revive his team.