‘It is something very special to me’- Josh Pierson is relishing the challenge of 24 hours of Le Mans

Josh Pierson revealed to Eurosport how excited he is to take on the challenge of the 24 hours of Le Mans this week. The 16-year-old American makes his first appearance at Le Mans and is the youngest driver on the grid. Ad/> The 90th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place at the Circuit de la Sarthe this week.

The world’s most famous automobile endurance race will welcome a full crowd again after being held behind closed doors in 2020 and then with a restricted attendance last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. /> Le Mans 24hr'A very special event!' — Pierson, 16, can't wait to make history at Le MansAN HOUR AGO Pierson and his father believe that he is ready for one of the biggest mental and physical challenges in sport, despite his lack of experience. Speaking to Eurosport ahead of the race start on Saturday, Pierson revealed how he cannot wait to drive at the race.

“It means a lot to me this is a very special event, a very historic race in general. It is one that I have grown up around my entire life,” said Pierson. “I am very familiar with the event and to do it at my age and to know that whatever happens I am lucky to be part of the history of the event is something very special to me.

“It does offer a lot of challenges; you’ve got a lot of force down so you’re really trying to fight the car. If your taking corners at 180mph, you’re really pushing the car to its limit and that’s what special about this place. “It’s a different place to learn, a different track to drive and it offers its own challenges in a unique way.