He doesn’t have a driving license yet, but he already knows what it’s like to win a rally. Gil Member is the great sensation of the season in Spanish rallies, and with barely 15 years has won his first big date in the Rally Kingdom of León of the Spanish Cup of Gravel Rallies.
‘gamers‘ has spoken with Gil after getting the first big win of his career. The very young driver assures that many rivals have not yet adapted to sharing the track with a 15-year-old rider.
“The pilots are already a little more used to it, butIt’s still hard for them that I’m fighting with them“, says Membrado, who believes that his rivals do not take anything well to see themselves surpassed by someone his age: “LIt’s a little angry that I beat them at 15 years old“.
The Catalan faces the paradox of not being able to drive a street car despite the fact that every weekend he does so on the most dangerous dirt roads. In fact, despite having shown his talent behind the wheel, FIA regulations prevent him from making the leap to the World Rally Championship until he reaches the age of majority.
“The World Cup marks an age, which is 18 years, and at 15 I still can’t“explains Gil, although he assures that triumphs and titles are not his priority.”At the moment my goal is not a podium or any victory, my goal is to add kilometers and experience“says the Barcelona pilot.
Despite the fact that he still has three years to go before he can make the leap, Red Bull has not hesitated to incorporate him into its academy to ensure the great promise of the world of rallying in Spain.
