Zinedine Zidane, a renowned figure in the world of football, recently made an appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race track. The French football legend, who achieved great success both internationally and at the club level, including winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or in 1998, was invited to test drive the Alpine A424 hypercar.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in France, is a highly esteemed endurance race. Zidane’s presence at this legendary event added a touch of excitement and prestige.
Donning his iconic number 5 on his helmet and racing suit, Zidane took to the track with the A424. Alpine, aiming for victory at Le Mans, has previously won the race in 1978. With starting positions at P6 and P9 on the grid, the team is determined to make the most of these favorable placements.
The head of the Alpine team, faced with an impending departure of a driver, emphasized the importance of finding a replacement with a professional mindset. The decision to part ways with the driver was motivated by an incident during the Monaco Grand Prix, where he collided with his teammate Gasly while attempting to overtake him. This incident led to the board’s decision not to renew the contract of the 27-year-old driver.
In response to this situation, the team boss emphasized the need to recruit professional drivers for the upcoming season. Regardless of the relationship between the drivers, professionalism is considered crucial in achieving the desired results and accumulating points.
