Jean-Louis Rosier

Summary

Louis Rosier Jr., professionally known as Jean-Louis Rosier (14 June 1925 – 1 July 2011)[1] was the son of Louis Rosier. Together they won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950, of which all except for 2 laps were driven by Louis Rosier.[2] The Charade Circuit near Clermont-Ferrand is also named after them.

Jean-Louis Rosier
Born(1925-06-14)14 June 1925
Died1 July 2001(2001-07-01) (aged 76)
RelativesLouis Rosier (father)
NationalityFrance French
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years19491955
TeamsEcurie Rosier
Renault
Best finish1st (1950)
Class wins1 (1950)

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results edit

Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
1949   Ecurie Rosier   Louis Rosier Talbot-Lago Spéciale S5.0 21 DNF
(Fanbelt)
1950   Louis Rosier
(private entrant)
  Louis Rosier Talbot-Lago T26 GS Biplace S5.0 256 1st 1st
1951   Régie Renault   Jean Estager Renault 4CV-1063 S750 194 DNF
(Accident)
1952   Ecurie Rosier   Jean Estager Ferrari 340 America S5.0 DNS
1953   R.N.U. Renault   Robert Schollmann Renault 4CV-1068 Spyder S750 218 23rd 4th
1954   Ecurie Rosier   Pierre Meyrat Talbot-Lago T26 GS Spyder S5.0 62 DNF
(Accident)
1955   Ecurie Rosier   Jean Estager Renault 4CV-1068 Spyder S750 DNS

References edit

  1. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Jean-Louis Rosier". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Louis Rosier Jr (1925–2011)". Website of the 24 Heures du Mans (in French). 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
1950 with:
Louis Rosier
Succeeded by