The racing driver Paul Loup Chatin recently had the opportunity to try his hand at padel au Cupra Padel Point Tour at the Pyramids Club alongside the French number one, Alix Collombon. For this triple European Endurance champion and winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona, it was an opportunity to discover a new sport and to take a fresh look at the padel.

"I haven't played a lot of padel so far, but my practice of tennis has definitely helped me in this sport. I had the chance to play alongside Alix, who guided me a lot on the pitch, giving me advice,” he said.

“You could even say that she drove me well, well piloted during this part.

He also believes that there are similarities between being a racing driver and a gamer. padel. “Both are team sports. In my job, we sometimes drive with several people or as a team, and there is also the whole technical team. Discussions and exchanges are therefore very important.

Paul Loup Chatin Alix Collombon

“As the match progressed, I was more and more able to be precise in my movements and my shots.

He also recognizes that the padel occupies an increasingly important place in the sports landscape. “I see it through my many trips. THE padel is a topic that comes up often, especially since I'm part of the Cupra team. And that obviously has a big impact.”

Paul Loup Chatin also considers the interest of padel as a complementary sport to his training as a racing driver. “I wonder if the padel could not be a training sport around my craft. It solicits the legs, develops listening and synchronization with its partner. I understand why the padel is so appreciated by sportsmen.”

The pilot therefore seems to have appreciated his experience in the field of padel. Who knows, maybe we'll see him again soon with a racket in hand?

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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