Monte Carlo Rally. Family farm in Haute-Savoie, alpine ski enthusiast… who is François-Xavier Demaison, the man who wins titles

In rallying, make no mistake: when you read the name François-Xavier Demaison, it is not the comedian but rather the technical director of the Hyundai team in the WRC. And the 55-year-old knows quite a bit about cars given his long career in motorsport.

However, the native of Groisy, between Annecy and La Roche-sur-Foron in Haute-Savoie, close to the Glières plateau, could have chosen another path.

“My parents took over the family farm there, they made cheeses and yogurts. Maybe I should have done that to…