Frédéric SAUSSET
1er pilote quadri-amputé de l’Histoire du sport automobile à participer et terminer les « 24 heures du Mans », la plus difficile et Mythique course automobile au Monde.
Frédéric Sausset
Sausset was the first ever quadruple amputee to enter and finish the mythical 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most difficult race in the world of motorsports.
He has succeeded in making racing history.
« Contrairement à d’autres épreuves, sur un circuit, on ne peut pas sur évaluer ses performances et ses véritables temps de conduite, le public est présent tout autour ce qui donne une véritable crédibilité et évite les doutes sur la validité de l’exploit réalisé »
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Entrée dans la Légende du Sport Automobile
Une 1ère Mondiale sans précédant dans l’Histoire du Sport Automobile
An unprecedented first in the history of motorsports
SAUSSET RACING TEAM 41 (SRT41)
Après son entrée dans la Légende du Sport Automobile International, Frédéric SAUSSET est couronné par le prix spécial du Président Jean TODT à l’occasion du grand gala de la FIA 2016 à Vienne devant des centaines d’invités prestigieux qui lui ont réservé une incroyable Standing Ovation.
After making history in the world of international motorsports, Frédéric Sausset was awarded a special prize by Jean Todt, president of the FIA, at the federation’s gala held in Vienna. He received a remarkable standing ovation from the hundreds of prestigious guests in attendance.
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Résumé de l’exploit (cliquez pour visionner)
L’Histoire:
“En juillet 2012, suite à un légère éraflure sur un doigt j’ai contracté une virulente bactérie, qui en moins de 48H, se transforme en un purpura fulminant. Ce type de septicémie nécrose très rapidement les extrémités du corps avant de s’attaquer aux organes vitaux. Plongé dans le coma , mon pronostic vital est très sérieusement engagé.
Sausset’s Story
In July 2012, I scraped my finger and caught a virulent bacteria. In less than forty-eight hours, this bacteria turned into a serious purpura. This type of septicemia triggered the necrosis of my body’s limbs before attacking my vital organs. It put me in a coma and threatened my life.
Fin octobre 2012, au travers de ma structure SAUSSET RACING TEAM 41 (SRT41), j’ai imaginé et structuré ce défi « fou »d’être le 1er pilote quadri amputé de l’Histoire du Sport Automobile à participer et terminer la plus grande course automobile au Monde, les 24H du Mans.
In order to keep me alive, the emergency decision was taken to amputate my arms and my legs just above knee level. This operation was followed by several tough weeks during which I fought for my life while being in a state of great physical and psychological pain.
At the end of October 2012, I decided to take up the “crazy” challenge of becoming the first ever quadruple amputee in the history of motosports to enter and finish the greatest car race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This project was made possible with the support of SAUSSET RACING TEAM 41 (SRT41), my team.
We achieved our goal thanks to the strong support of my friend, professional driver Christophe Tinseau (who took the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans twelve times). He has been at my side in this extraordinary adventure from the very start.
Less than four years after this dramatic accident, my dream of racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the wheel of an LMP2 prototype became a reality thanks to the support of several constructors, sportspeople, and numerous public and financial institutions, all seduced by the magnitude of this feat.
In 2015, we raced in the VdeV Endurance Series at the wheel of an exclusive CN prototype. During this learning period, I familiarized myself with the highest level of motorsports competition.
We competed against other drivers, achieving excellent results and gaining credibility as a team.
On October 21, 2015, we launched the Foundation “Frédéric Sausset, Racing For Life” (details found under the “Foundation” tab). The foundation provides financial support for all of my projects.
On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, we covered our first laps at the wheel of our SRT41 LMP2 prototype (520 bhp, 900 kg, +300 km/h) in front of reporters and official representatives.
Our entry for the 24 Hours of Le Mans was confirmed during the race’s official press conference on Friday, February 5.
On March 11, 2016, Christophe and I revealed the third driver in our lineup for the 2016 season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 18 and 19. We chose Jean-Bernard Bouvet, a native of La Sarthe who drove in the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times. We selected him for his driving skills and exceptional personal attributes, which are in tune with the spirit of the SRT41 challenge.
The ELMS Prologue
On March 22 and 23, 2016, the team tested the #84 Morgan for the first time on the Paul Ricard racetrack. Among the highly competitive contenders of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), we achieved significant results.
Another practice session took place on the Bugatti racetrack in Le Mans. It offered the opportunity to make some final adjustments before the first race of the ELMS season, scheduled in Silverstone on April 16, 2016.
An international first, even at this level of competition!!!
The team competed in the first race of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) season on the Silverstone racetrack in England.
The four-hour race went very well for Frédéric, who passed the checkered flag in a respectable position despite considerable pressure, tough competition, and typically British weather. It was an emotional moment for the whole team.
The VdeV Series – 4 Hours of Le Mans
Enfin, afin de poursuivre notre préparation des 24H, nous avons participé aux 4H du Mans VdeV Endurance Series.
De retours dans ce superbe et très chaleureux championnat, nous avons dès les qualifications imposé notre Morgan SRT41 sur la première ligne de la grille de départ.
Before making the final preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team participated in the 4 Hours of Le Mans, part of the VdeV Endurance Series.
We returned to this wonderful, welcoming championship with our SRT41 Morgan. Early on in the weekend, we led the qualifying session and ended up in the front row of the grid.
Sunday, June 5: The 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day
From that point on, we were making history in the world of motorsports as the first ever driver lineup led by a quadruple amputee to compete in an international race at a professional level!!!
Le dimanche 5 Juin 2016, se déroulait sur le Mythique grand circuit des 24H du Mans la journée test qui devait sceller de manière définitive la liste des engagés.
Fred devait réaliser un nombre de tours imposé ainsi qu’un chrono de référence.
C’est avec une immense joie que nous avons validé ces deux conditions, un instant Historique!!!
The test day on the mythical track of the 24 Hours of Le Mans took place on Sunday, June 5. During this session determining the entry list for the race, Frédéric had to cover a specific number of laps, including one that required a minimum time. We were overjoyed to meet both conditions. It was truly a historic moment!
Les 24 Heures du Mans
June 18 and 19, 2016: The Mythical Race
The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Nous allons enfin participer à la plus grande, la plus difficile et mythique course automobile au monde, une 1ère Mondiale sans précédant qui nous fera entrer dans la Légende à jamais!!!
At long last, we were ready to race in the greatest and most difficult automobile race in the world. This was an unprecedented first that would go down in history!!!
Frédéric SAUSSET, Christophe TINSEAU, Jean Bernard BOUVET et l’ensemble de la Famille SRT41 sont devenus, durant cette folle semaine Mancelle, l’une des principale attraction de cette 84ème édition des 24H du Mans en réalisant une course parfaite.
Les médias du Monde entier ont soulignés l’exploit réalisé par le pilote quadri amputé Frédéric SAUSSET(+ de 6% de la couverture médiatique totale de l’épreuve), qui a surpris tout le monde par la qualité de ses relais, ses chronos en course, son comportement en piste, suscitant les éloges des plus grands pilotes du plateau comme Benoit Tréluyer, Loic Duval et Lucas Di Grassi pour AUDI SPORT, comme Romain Dumas le vainqueur sur PORSCHE officiel, Stéphane Sarrazin sur TOYOTA, Nicolas Minassian , Pierre Thiriet, Yannick Dalmas et bien d’autres encore.
Over the course of one crazy week in Le Mans, Frédéric Sausset, Christophe Tinseau, Jean-Bernard Bouvet, and the entire SRT41 family attracted considerable attention by leading a perfect race during the 84th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. International media outlets reported the achievement of quadruple-amputee Frédéric Sausset (accounting for over 6% of the entire race’s media coverage). The quality of his driving, his lap times, and his behavior on the track surprised everyone. He attracted the praise of many of the best drivers on the racetrack, including Benoit Tréluyer, Loic Duval, and Lucas Di Grassi of Audi Sports, Romain Dumas of Porsche (2016 Winner of Le Mans), Stéphane Sarrazin of Toyota, Nicolas Minassian, Pierre Thiriet, and Yannick Dalmas.
Frédéric Sausset has made history by racing in the most difficult automobile race in the world.
En passant le drapeau à damiers à 15H à l’issue d’une course magnifiquement menée, l’équipage SRT41 de Frédéric SAUSSET entrait dans l’Histoire et la légende des 24H du Mans et du Sport Automobile en bouclant la classique Mancelle, s’attirant les éloges de l’élite mondiale des pilotes d’endurance.
Et pour la première fois depuis sa création en 2012, un équipage engagé dans le cadre du « Garage 56 » finissait l’épreuve, un exploit !!!
Frédéric Sausset and his teammates passed the checkered flag at 3 p.m., following a successful race. In doing so, they made history and are now part of the legacy of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their feat was praised by the world’s top endurance drivers.
For the first time since Garage 56 was created in 2012, one of its cars finished the race. It was quite an achievement!!!
Le Président Fillon(ACO) et Vincent Beaumesnil nous invitaient à venir sur le podium ou nous recevions une ovation marquée du public avant d’être félicité par l’immense Star américaine du 7ème Art Brad Pitt !!!
Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO, and Vincent Beaumesnil invited the team on the podium. The public gave a standing ovation, and the renowned American movie star Brad Pitt offered his congratulations!!!
SRT41’s extraordinary adventure created an opening in the world of motorsports, making others want to follow in the team’s path.
The SRT41 Academy
Afin de poursuivre cette extraordinaire aventure, nous avons décidé de créer une académie de pilotage principalement dédiée aux personnes souffrants de handicaps divers, la SRT41 Académie.
With the SRT41 Academy, we have created a driving academy dedicated primarily to people living with various types of handicaps. This project has allowed us to continue our extraordinary adventure.
Nous avons fait équiper une Audi R8 V10 +(610cv, + 325km/h) et notre inédit prototype CN Ligier JS53 EVO2 pour permettre à nos candidats de retrouver le plaisir de la conduite et ceux du pilotage pour les plus aguerris.
We have adapted an Audi R8 V10 (610 bhp, +325 km/h) and a CN LIGIER JS53 EVO2 protltype in order to offer our candidates an enjoyable driving experience. The most skilled drivers will experience the thrill of racing. We want those who come to us find autonomy and regain mobility.
Cette autonomie et le retour à la mobilité retrouvée sont les maîtres mots de SRT41 Académie que nous avons inauguré le 19 Novembre 2016 sur le circuit de Nevers Magny Cours en compagnie de notre marraine, la Championne Olympique Marie Amélie Le Fur, multi médaillée à Pékin, Londres et Rio.
The SRT41 Academy was launched on the Magny-Cours racetrack on November 19, in the presence of our sponsor Marie Amélie Le Fur (winner of several Olympic medals in Beijing, London, and Rio).
Accompagner des pilotes dans une inédite Filière Internationale de pilotes de haut niveau issus du handicap constitue notre nouveau défi.
J’ai donc créé La Filière Frédéric SAUSSET by SRT41 pour emmener 3 pilotes aux 24h du Mans en 2020, alors n’attendez plus et découvrez cet incroyable défi dans l’onglet « La Filière Frédéric SAUSSET by SRT41″
Merci pour votre aide et votre soutien
Frédéric SAUSSET
We hope to see you soon as we take up more challenges in the world of motorsports, which we love so much!!!
Thank you for your help and support.
Frédéric Sausset
To learn more about this incredible adventure, read Frédéric Sausset’s book Ma Course à la Vie, published in French by City Editions and available in bookstores and online (Fnac and Amazon).
