Twenty-six-year-old Pierre Casiraghi, son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover and Hereditary Princess of Monaco, celebrated his debut in a real racing car in the Scirocco R-Cup in Hockenheim this past weekend.
He developed a love of sport and fast cars at a young age – after all, Casiraghi could watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco live on his doorstep each year.
The idea of inviting him to make his debut on the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup came from racing legend and Volkswagen ambassador Jacky Ickx.
“I have known his mother, Princess Caroline, for years. His late father Stefano was also a good friend,” said Ickx.
“Pierre is very ambitious when it comes to sport. He competes in sailing races and is a keen parachutist. And on top of all that, he is a really nice guy. So I said to him: Pierre, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup would be the perfect opportunity for you to discover the world of motorsport. No sooner said than done!”
Pierre Casiraghi owns several cars: “They are almost all old though, as I am a big fan of vintage and classic cars. They are mainly Italian, including an old Fiat 500. My only modern car is an Audi RS6.”
The rookie finished the first race in 22nd place and claimed 20th place in Race 2.
“I am so happy. That was a fantastic weekend. My first outing in the cockpit of a racing car was amazing fun, but also very tiring,”said Casiraghi.
“I am obviously pleased to have made it through the two races without any major incidents – minor contact and scratches aside. On Saturday I thanked Jacky Ickx and Stéphane Ortelli, who helped me a lot during preparations and here at the circuit. However, I would also like to say a big thank you to the drivers, mechanics and the entire Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup team for making a rookie like me feel so welcome.”
He developed a love of sport and fast cars at a young age – after all, Casiraghi could watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco live on his doorstep each year.
The idea of inviting him to make his debut on the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup came from racing legend and Volkswagen ambassador Jacky Ickx.
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| Pierre Casiraghi. (Photo: VW Motorsport) |
“I have known his mother, Princess Caroline, for years. His late father Stefano was also a good friend,” said Ickx.
“Pierre is very ambitious when it comes to sport. He competes in sailing races and is a keen parachutist. And on top of all that, he is a really nice guy. So I said to him: Pierre, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup would be the perfect opportunity for you to discover the world of motorsport. No sooner said than done!”
Pierre Casiraghi owns several cars: “They are almost all old though, as I am a big fan of vintage and classic cars. They are mainly Italian, including an old Fiat 500. My only modern car is an Audi RS6.”
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| Pierre Casiraghi and Jacky Ickx. (Photo: VW Motorsport) |
The rookie finished the first race in 22nd place and claimed 20th place in Race 2.
“I am so happy. That was a fantastic weekend. My first outing in the cockpit of a racing car was amazing fun, but also very tiring,”said Casiraghi.
“I am obviously pleased to have made it through the two races without any major incidents – minor contact and scratches aside. On Saturday I thanked Jacky Ickx and Stéphane Ortelli, who helped me a lot during preparations and here at the circuit. However, I would also like to say a big thank you to the drivers, mechanics and the entire Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup team for making a rookie like me feel so welcome.”