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In the second of our BIG interview series, we chat with Alessio Lorandi, who was on the podium four times in last year’s GP3 Championship. Alessio is a 19 year old Italian who began his motorsport career at the tender age of five. He competed in karting until he was 16, when he got his big break. He raced in the 2015 European Formula 3 Championship with Van Amersfoort Racing, where he achieved a 7th place finish at Spa, collecting a total of 26 points across the season.

The following year, he competed in the championship again, this time for Carlin. He claimed his first victory in the series with a great drive in Pau, finishing with the fastest lap as well. Over the year, he collected 96 points and finished in 14th place. Towards the end of 2016, he debuted in the GP3 series for Jenzer Motorsport in the final two rounds of the season. Last year, Alessio competed in GP3 full time for Jenzer. He was on the podium four times across the season, including a win in the Jerez sprint race.

I was lucky enough to speak to him recently and get his thoughts on his own personal motorsport dreams and racing in general…

Q: TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW YOU PROGRESSED TO GP3?

A: I started racing at the age of five, and step by step, year by year, win after win, I got myself to Formula 3 and then to GP3.

Q: HOW DO YOU FEEL THE STANDARD OF COMPETITION IS IN GP3 COMPARED TO OTHER SERIES?

A: In my opinion, the level is very high, the same as Formula 3.

Q: LAST YEAR, YOU FINISHED ON THE TOP STEP IN THE JEREZ SPRINT RACE, HOW DID THAT FEEL?

A: It felt really good since we were struggling at the time and it felt like the luck wasn’t on our side. I wish that feeling could last forever!

Q: WHAT DO YOU FEEL THAT YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH IS AS A DRIVER?

A: I feel that the biggest strength I have is my passion for the sport, as well as the preparation and effort I put in.

Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR?

A: I really enjoyed winning the Pau Grand Prix in Formula 3, but also the karting world championship title was great in 2013.

Q: WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO AS A RACING MENTOR?

It would have to be Ayrton Senna, he is my hero!

Q: IF YOU COULD RACE AT THE TOP LEVEL OF MOTORSPORT, WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM TEAMMATE?

A: My dream teammate would have to be Lewis Hamilton, that would be a huge challenge and motivation.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THIS YEAR AND BEYOND?

A: I want to compete in GP3 for another year, making it a better year than the last one. Afterwards, we will see what the future brings but of course my main goal is F1!

Follow Alessio on social media:

TWITTER: @alessiolorandi

INSTAGRAM: allesiolorandi

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