13/11/2025
“Dreams became projects. ‘I wish’ became ‘How can it be done.’”
As a kid, Cédric’s wish was to get into rallying. Right after getting his driving licence, he joined a rally training to perfect his driving and get a first glimpse of the discipline. But when he realised the resources needed to get into racing, he turned to sim racing instead, discovering a passion for circuit racing along the way.
In 2019, at 37, after years of hard work in the pursuit of his goal, he finally took the leap. “Even with all the time spent on sim racing, the learning curve was always going to be steep.” From the BMW 1 Series to the M3 Cup and then the GT4 CS, each step pushed him further.
The pandemic delayed his debut, but he kept training with GP Elite, ready for his first real competition in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Benelux in 2022. “Starting late made every lap feel like a gift. I also quickly realised how humbling racing really was.”
“Stepping up with the Cup car, a whole new world opened up. I will always remember the gear shifts, the insane braking power, and the crazy amount of grip from my first rollout of the 992.”
Now, after several Cup seasons, his focus has shifted. “From the childhood dream of winning races, I now approach my racing career from a personal development angle. The confidence needed to commit, the self-control to deal with the pressure, the importance of physical conditioning — all of this represents objectives to aim for in my quest for personal growth. Keeping the hope of a race win as a source of motivation. A true challenge, but not impossible.”
Looking ahead, his goal is clear. “More track time! Way more track time! Racing is expensive, and whether I’ll get the opportunity to keep going is always up in the air. So, when I’m not racing, I’m working as hard as I can to get the resources I need.”
No matter the challenge, gratitude drives him. “I simply try to enjoy every second behind the wheel, reminding myself how grateful I am to have the chance of practising this sport.”
