Former French rallycross champion Max Mamers has organised the annual Andros Trophy series for the last 21 years. He shared his thoughts on the 2010-2011 season with Autosport . Here is what he had to say.
Q. What are your thoughts on how this year's series is shaping up?
Max Mamers: It is an exceptional season, even if I say that almost every year. We have two Formula 1 World Champions participating, even if they're not current. Moreover, the Trophee Andros Electrique is really growing into a major series.
Q. How do you feel Jacques Villeneuve will adapt?
MM: I have no anxiety for Jacques. These drivers are exceptional. He is already in the top 10 and very fast. If he works a little, he is going to win a race.
Q. Is there anything you can do to help Villeneuve's acclimatisation, or will you leave that to the Skoda team?
MM: Well, I encourage Jacques Villeneuve because he deserves it. I admire his commitment.
Q. Why is the Stade de France hosting the final again but not regularly on the calendar?
MM: The Stade de France event requires enormous organisation. To bring 700 tones of ice is like moving a mountain to Paris. The Olympics are not annual. We copy the very big events by being rare.
Q. What are your thoughts on how this year's series is shaping up?
Max Mamers: It is an exceptional season, even if I say that almost every year. We have two Formula 1 World Champions participating, even if they're not current. Moreover, the Trophee Andros Electrique is really growing into a major series.
Q. How do you feel Jacques Villeneuve will adapt?
MM: I have no anxiety for Jacques. These drivers are exceptional. He is already in the top 10 and very fast. If he works a little, he is going to win a race.
Q. Is there anything you can do to help Villeneuve's acclimatisation, or will you leave that to the Skoda team?
MM: Well, I encourage Jacques Villeneuve because he deserves it. I admire his commitment.
Q. Why is the Stade de France hosting the final again but not regularly on the calendar?
MM: The Stade de France event requires enormous organisation. To bring 700 tones of ice is like moving a mountain to Paris. The Olympics are not annual. We copy the very big events by being rare.