Maurice Trintignant
Race car driver and Le Mans winner
Born
October 30th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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An accomplished race car driver, competed primarily in Formula One and endurance racing. Achieved notable success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning in 1954 and 1955 with Ferrari. Had a long racing career that spanned two decades, participating in over 70 Formula One Grands Prix. Contributed to the racing world with strong performances, particularly in the 1950s when he drove for various renowned teams.
Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1954 and 1955
Competed in over 70 Formula One races
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