Jan Lammers
Dutch race car driver and Le Mans winner
Born
June 2nd, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in Formula One and sports car racing, achieving recognition as a talented driver. Drove for several teams including Shadow, March, and Ensign in Formula One races during the late 1970s. Later transitioned to endurance racing, securing a win at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Jaguar team. Continued to race in various categories, contributing to the development of motorsport in the Netherlands.
Competed in Formula One from 1979 to 1982
Won the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans
Drove for Jaguar in sports car racing
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