It is this coming weekend that Xavier Lázaro will represent Portugal in Karting during the FIA Motorsport Games, a competition that brings together all areas of motorsport at the highest level. One could well say that this event is the 'Olympics' of motorsport.
The young driver, just 11 years old, joins Miguel Silva and Martim Menezes in an attempt to take Portugal's name to the highest level of Karting in this event. In Valencia, Xavier Lázaro will also be part of the history of the Mini category at the FIA Motorsport Games, being one of the 40 drivers who will represent this category for the first time.
Like all participants in the Mini category, Xavier Lázaro will use a Parolin kart with a TM engine. The young driver from Várzea de Sintra will have Frederico Duarte by his side as his mechanic, a former Karting Champion in Portugal who currently works professionally at the Italian manufacturer's factory. "Since I found out that I would be representing Portugal at this event, I expressed my desire to have 'Fred' as my mechanic, as he is someone I admire a lot", Xavier Lázaro said. "His technical knowledge as a mechanic for the Parolin brand, combined with his vast experience as a driver, make him an essential asset for me at this event. I'm sure I will learn a lot from him, and I hope to repay him on the track.".
"For Portugal... Bring It On, Whoever Comes!"
In the Mini category, Xavier Lázaro will be one of 40 drivers competing for victory at the FIA Motorsport Games. The Portuguese driver will certainly be one of the strong contenders in the competition. With total dedication to international karting for several years, Xavier Lázaro has followed an extensive international calendar in Italy, already making history for Portuguese karting. As a result, his name certainly cannot be overlooked among the favorites for victory at the Valencia event. Humble but determined, Xavier Lázaro is very clear about his goals for this weekend.
"First of all, I want to thank FPAK for the great opportunity it gives me to represent it and my country in this edition of the FIA Motorsport Games, where I will be one of the 40 drivers introducing the Mini category to the event", Xavier Lázaro said. "I know I will face strong competition in Valencia, as everyone shares the same ambitions: to honor the country they represent and to fight for victory. I’m going to Valencia full of motivation and pride for representing FPAK and Portugal. I know I will be competing against tough competitors, but whoever comes, I will give my all to win.".
Photo: Vasco Lázaro and Miguel Silva
