Nicolas Gourdol is a French automotive journalist with 90 recorded laps across 87 vehicles on LapMeta—a remarkable one-to-one ratio indicating professional systematic vehicle testing. Gourdol is the Manager (Gérant) of NG Presse and Director of publication for French motorsport magazines Motorsport, EVO, Octane, ENZO, Le Moniteur Automobile, and the website Carfans.fr. He began his career as a freelance journalist at Infosport before joining Echappement magazine as a test driver. In 2005 he launched Motorsport magazine with Jorge Clavell, taking over sole ownership in 2007.

His LapMeta data shows extraordinary concentration with 89 of 90 laps at Club CW configuration—systematic vehicle comparison methodology at familiar circuit enabling controlled evaluation. This pattern is characteristic of professional automotive journalism: testing diverse vehicles at standardized venue for objective comparative analysis. The 87-vehicle portfolio spanning nearly one lap each represents comprehensive automotive exposure typical of magazine testing directors sampling latest releases. Gourdol's professional role involves conducting circuit test drives and publishing expert analysis of vehicle performance, dynamics, and characteristics for French-speaking automotive enthusiasts. With 90 laps across 87 vehicles concentrated at single configuration, Gourdol exemplifies the professional automotive journalist who builds authoritative comparative knowledge through systematic standardized testing protocols.