The son of Jean Rédélé, founder of the Alpine brand, will exhibit his A441 in the paddock of the 2 Tours d’Horloge and will take part in the race in an A310 V6, together with his three daughters: Ève, Laure and Victoire.
What does the fiftieth anniversary of the official return of Alpine and Renault to Le Mans mean to you?
Jean-Charles Rédélé: This Endurance programme was the culmination of everything my father had undertaken in the discipline since 1963. It represents a lineage of truly remarkable cars. I own an A441 with a naturally aspirated Gordini V6 engine, the chassis that became European Champion in 1974, which I will drive during the opening of the 2 Tours d’Horloge. It will please Alain Serpaggi: he was the one who drove it at the time, and he also carried out its shakedown in 2012 after its restoration.
Will you also be taking part in the race?
Yes, with my A310 V6, the last model designed by my father. This will be my fourth consecutive participation, always alongside my three daughters. We continue to make progress each year, and this time the objective is a top-15 finish. The car is prepared with particular attention paid to the gearbox, its Achilles’ heel. Otherwise, it remains a very reliable model overall.
What attracts you to the 2 Tours d’Horloge?
I made my motorsport debut at the 1992 edition of the 2 Tours d’Horloge, the very first one, at the wheel of a Berlinette. Since then, I have competed there around ten times. It is a race accessible to beginners while still offering a very high level for those fighting at the front. Everyone can find their place. My daughters made their debut there with only a Fun Cup race as prior experience. There is an atmosphere and a mindset in Endurance racing that cannot be found elsewhere: it is a true collective adventure, a genuine team discipline.
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