In the world of rallies, this shock duo of Yvelines has not finished surprising

Since 2023, at the Pajot, the weekend has been often synonymous with family reunion. Not around a table, but On the Normandy roadswhere Olivier, 53, and his daughter Lucie, 27, got into the habit of participating in rallies aboard their Peugeot 206.

The Father-daughter duodomiciled respectively in Aubergenville and Longues (Yvelines), is accompanied during each trip by the little brother, the mother and the uncle who take care of the assistance.

“There is never a argument”

The motorsport virus, Olivier has had it in him for a very long time, being a training mechanic. Crossing the bar of the fiftieshis relatives decided to push him to live his dream. “He made cars for others, we wanted him to make one for him,” says Lucie. And when the project took shape in 2023, he chose me as a co -pilot. »»

This is how the duo found himself making a full season in 2024 at the regional level Without the slightest road trip !

“My father has a very good steering wheel. I totally trust him. As for me, I had to learn to master the notes system. It’s not easy, but I felt that he had confidence in me. There is never a argument, we are very accomplice. »»

“Very proud of my daughter”

Comments confirmed by the pilot of the Peugeot 206. “I am very proud From my daughter, she is doing perfectly well. And to say that she was sick younger in the car! What is fabulous is that the whole family follows us. It is not so frequent. »»

After a few piloting courses in Dreux (Eure-et-Loir), Olivier Pajot quickly found its bearingseven if he claims to have a rather prudent driving style.

“At 53, we think more than a youngster. At one point, you have to know how to get your foot. We joined the arrival on each of the eleven rallys in which we took part! Despite everything, it goes fast anyway, we don’t hang out! »»

The Dieppe rally in the viewfinder

Now well established, the duo progresses kindly in the ranking, to the point of having won A convincing second place In its category, on April 26 and 27, 2025 in Andelys (Eure), during the Lion Coeur rally.

The appetite coming by eating, father and daughter now see bigger. They will indeed participate these May 9 and 10 in their first national test, the famous Rally of Dieppe and his specials that can go Jonly 27 km away. “This is an important meeting for me, because I am Dieppois of origin,” says Olivier. When I was little, my father took me to see the race. »»

A very expensive discipline

If the Pajot Racing Team now seems armed to play the leading roles, money However, there remains the nerve of war in this discipline which remains very expensive between the costs of engagement in the various rallies, the safety equipment, the mechanics, the tire trains …

“Fortunately, we can count on A dozen sponsors Who recognize themselves in our family values, specifies Lucie, responsible for human resources in everyday life. For entertainment they organize, we can exhibit our car, it’s rewarding. »»

Within the duo, roles Could they be reversed one day? “I can’t find myself in the notes,” smiles Olivier. For the moment, I remain the pilot! »»

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