Francois Le Vot

François Le Vot, or “Zool” as his friends call him, has an outrageous sense of humor and quick wit. But air racing is no joke to this guy. As France’s history-making ace in the Red Bull air Race, this lifelong perfectionist honed his skills in the cockpits of Alpha Jets and the famous Mirage 2000, serving a total of 24 years in the French Air Force. There, he racked up honors, including the Knight of the National Order of Merit.