“You never switch off. You’re always a racing driver in your head. The busier you are the better you feel, because you miss it, driving stuff like this.”

The words of Nicolas Minassian, a competitor in 17 Le Mans 24 Hour races, five of those driving for Peugeot with whom he finished on the podium twice. While his full-time racing career has wound down, he’s finding plenty of projects to fill his time. Some, like this, being especially close to the heart.

Photography: Mark Riccioni