Olivier Pla
Racing driver and Le Mans participant
Born
October 21st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in 1981, this French racing driver competed in various prestigious motor racing events. Participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with teams such as ORECA and Nissan marked significant moments in the career. Additionally, involvement in the FIA World Endurance Championship highlighted skills in endurance racing and team collaboration. Achievements in single-seater racing include competing in the Formula Renault series and the European Formula 3000.
Competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Participated in the FIA World Endurance Championship
Raced in Formula Renault series
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