You’re driving at home this weekend. Who do you fear most?
“There are two types of opponents I fear at the Circuit Paul Ricard. First, there’s Aurélien Panis, who always does well here. And then, in terms of the championship, I’m keeping an eye on the Prema Powerteam drivers. They’re always very competitive at fast tracks like this one and Spa-Francorchamps.”

Does driving at home give you more confidence?
“No, it’s actually the other way round, because I’ve never done well at the Circuit Paul Ricard. That said, there have been a lot of tracks where I’ve done badly in the past but have been quick this year, so there’s no reason why that shouldn’t be the case here too. I’m going to work with the engineers and do what I have to do to be competitive and shine on home ground.”

How do you feel about having your family around at meetings?
“My parents come to every race. It’s very reassuring for me to have my family about, even if they’re not right by my side when I’m working. I meet up with them when I finish my day, which is always nice. My girlfriend comes to three or four races a year. Obviously, she’ll be here this weekend, as will my whole family. There’ll be 20 of them in all. That’s going to motivate me.”

Doesn’t it put extra pressure on you?
“That might have been the case in the past, but this year I feel pressure at every meeting because I’m battling for a top-three finish in the championship. At the end of the day, having my family around helps me, even if I have to keep a bit of a distance during the day. That’s the key to staying focused on my race.”

What’s your favourite song right now?
“I really like Stay High by Tove Lo. I love the lyrics as much as the music. I listen to it a lot on my headphones before qualifying, just to shut myself away.”

Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
“I’ll be 32. It’s difficult to say! It’s great to be able to make a living from something that’s a passion of mine, so I hope I’ll still be driving, though it’s not easy to stick around in this environment. Maybe I’ll be in a prototype series or GT. Who knows? From a personal point of view, I can see myself being quite happy in my little house with my wife.”

What’s the mood like in your team?