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B.R.M Chronographes X Antonin Bernard

Alongside Steven Palette, team manager of VSF Sports Racing, his objective is clear: to progress at the highest level, aim for the championship title and secure the Ligier scholarship.

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B.R.M CHRONOGRAPHES WELCOMES A NEW AMBASSADOR DRIVER B.R.M Chronographes, the watchmaking house emblematic of motorsport,
is proud to announce its new partnership with Antonin Bernard, racing driver and engineering student.

A PATH SHAPED BY PASSION Born into an environment deeply rooted in motorsport, this young driver embodies a story of heritage and rigour. From the age of
3, he discovered the sensations of the track alongside his father, himself a former karting driver at the highest international level. Very quickly, passion became vocation.

With a grandfather who was a mechanic engaged in racing and a mother involved as an official, each stage of his career is inscribed in a family culture dedicated to performance. Karting then became a natural field of expression, crowned by two regional titles in the cadet category.

But beyond driving, a broader quest emerges: that of precision, self-transcendence and mastery of technique.

RIGOUR AT THE HEART OF EVERY DISCIPLINE Alongside motor racing, he developed a second demanding passion: skiing. Having grown up between Geneva and the
Jura, he engaged very early in competitive practice, joining the departmental committee of Ain, before participating in the French Championships and European selections.

Today a ski instructor, he cultivates in these two disciplines the same philosophy: rigour, commitment and constant pursuit of perfection.

A NOTEWORTHY RETURN TO COMPETITION After a break dedicated to his engineering studies, he returned to
competition in 2024, driven by an intact passion. This comeback marked a decisive turning point.

Within team HMC, he competed in a Funyo SP05, a light and radical prototype, ideal for bridging the gap between karting and endurance racing. From this first season, results were forthcoming: Espoir title and Vice-champion Sprint Cup Proto Super Challenge.

Rapid progress, reflecting methodical work and remarkable adaptability.

2026: A NEW DIMENSION For the 2026 season, he joined team VSF Sports Racing in the Ligier European Series, at the
wheel of a Ligier JS2R. A championship of stature, contested on the same weekends as the European Le Mans Series.

This immersion in the world of endurance racing opened the doors to legendary circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps or Silverstone, and offered him the unique opportunity to take part in the opening of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the full circuit. A demanding environment, where performance and professionalism reach their highest level.

OBJECTIVE: ENDURANCE AT THE SUMMIT Guided by Steven Palette, team manager of VSF Sports Racing, his ambition is clear: to target the title and secure the Ligier scholarship. A key
step to climb the ranks of endurance racing, with future integration into the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and participation in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in his sights.

A SHARED VISION WITH B.R.M CHRONOGRAPHES In this world where every thousandth
of a second makes the difference, attention to detail becomes essential.

"Whether at the wheel of a prototype or on skis, every second, every detail counts. One must learn from the past to concentrate only
on the present, with the aim of one day achieving our dreams. It is with this objective that B.R.M Chronographes accompanies me." Antonin Bernard.

A SPECIAL EDITION To mark his arrival as an ambassador pilot, B.R.M Chronographes has
created an exclusive limited series of 10 pieces, specially developed to accompany this partnership.

Conceived with Antonin Bernard, this edition reflects his rigour and commitment in competition, through a strong and controlled identity.

Article reproduced word for word from the boutique journal ( https://brm-chronographes.com/fr/blog/brm-chronographes-x-antonin-bernard-n143 ), with its visuals, before the closure of PrestaShop. Nothing has been rewritten.