The roar of the engines calms me.
It sounds strange, but within that constant noise, I find peace. At 15, I’m carving my path in the vibrant world of karting — step by step, lap by lap — driven by the same desire to improve with every race start.
It all began barely a year ago, in Levier, during the 2024 Vega Trofeo. That was my very first competition, thanks to Team Saeba. Since that day, I knew I wanted to live this — that karting was more than just a sport. It had become a part of me.
A steady, determined climb
Last week, I faced some tough competition. I finished fifteenth in a race dominated by the Dutch driver Roxanne Latinga. The number doesn’t really matter. What counts is what I learned, what I felt. During qualifying, I was sixth — just two tenths behind the future winner. Two tenths! It’s crazy how every fraction of a second makes a difference.
In the heats, I held my ground. I stayed calm, fought in the pack, and even climbed up to fourth place at one point. After the first three rounds, I was tenth overall — proof that my driving had taken a real step forward.
A promising pre-final… and a cruel twist
The pre-final could have been the highlight of my weekend. I crossed the line in seventh place after a solid, strategic race. But fate had other plans. A displaced spoiler during the formation lap — an automatic penalty. Ten places gone, just like that. My heart sank, for a moment. Then I told myself: That’s racing. You learn. I lifted my head and looked toward the final.
A tense final
For the final, we made a risky call — betting on rain. It never came… or at least, not soon enough. My tires wore out too quickly. I had to fight the conditions, and myself too. Every corner was a battle, every brake a split-second decision. Yet I held on. All the way to the end.
A magical night
The highlight of the weekend was the night race. Under the floodlights, the kart feels different — the track shines, and for a moment, you’re somewhere else, outside of time. I remember the light reflecting off my helmet, the amplified sound of the engines, and that unique feeling of being exactly where I’m meant to be.
Just one year of competition, and already so many emotions, so many lessons. This sport teaches me patience, discipline, confidence — and above all, it pushes me to go beyond my limits every single time.
Now I’m preparing for the World Championship in Valencia, Spain, at the end of the month. Of course, I’m excited, but I’m keeping my feet on the ground. I’m lucky to be surrounded by an incredible team: Team Saeba, with Arnaud Nussbaum and Florent Panes — two experienced drivers and outstanding mechanics. Florent will also be racing at the X30 World Championship in Valencia.
At Saeba, the mechanics are — or have been — great drivers themselves. That’s what makes this adventure so special: we learn from the best, and we grow together.
I know this is only the beginning, but with every race, I feel I’m getting closer to the driver I want to become.