From the karting track to the McLaren Trophy Europe
Lucas Valkre, 27, based in Ajaccio, Corsica, France. Ten years of motorsport competition, from karting to GT racing, via single-seaters. Now competing at the highest level with SMC Motorsport.
November 23, 1998 · Ajaccio, Corsica, France
Long before the paddocks, the helmets and the podiums, there was already a race car gripped tight in a small hand. The toy has changed scale, not the passion: the same determination now lives in the driver's eyes.
Career timeline
Learning the craft
Karting, then the first single-seaters.2016 – 2019
Karting
Started out in the PACAC regional league championship (PACA region and Corsica), then the IAME Series championship. 3 entries at the 24 Heures Karting du Mans, runner-up French endurance champion.
2020
Single-seater
First test in pre-season 2020 in Formula Renault 2.0. Entered in the Ultimate Cup Series championship with the Lamo Racing Car team.
Building up
Circuit, GT, and a long apprenticeship in Lamborghini Super Trofeo.2021 – 2026
Circuit / GT
- Team
- Arkadia Sports
Signed with the Arkadia Sports team, then with numerous professional brands and teams.
Historique
Lamborghini Super Trofeo
3 seasons, 10 races.
Top speed
The current McLaren Trophy Europe season.2026
McLaren Trophy Europe
- Team
- SMC Motorsport
- Car
- McLaren Artura Trophy
Round 1 · Monza
Victory in the very first race, taking the championship lead.
Round 2 · Spa-Francorchamps
Difficult weekend, extreme conditions (44°C).
Round 3 · Italy
Tough weekend in free practice, strong fightback to 3rd in class / 5th overall in Race 1, 9th in Race 2.
Training & dual driver / technical skillset
2016 – 2019
BTS in Automated Systems Design
2023
BPJEPS advanced driving instruction
Summer 2017
Automotive mechanic internship, Garage R. Affolter (Switzerland)
Advanced driving instructor (freelance)
Since Septembre 2023, Lucas has coached drivers looking to improve, certified BPJEPS advanced driving instruction. An activity carried out alongside competition, with the same demand for precision.
Professional personality
Precision & rigor
Every detail counts, from car setup to mental preparation. Nothing is left to chance.
Competitive drive
An intact will to win, race after race. The podium as the goal, never just taking part.
Perfectionism
Never satisfied with a performance when it can be better. Always improving.
Team spirit
Individual performance is built with a united team, through mutual respect and commitment.
An ambitious racing project, measurable visibility
International championship, regular media presence and client relations around race weekends: Lucas offers brands a partnership consistent with a premium, high-performance world. Let's discuss your project.