Jean-Pierre Jaussaud(3 June 1937 – 22 July 2021) was a French racing driver, noted for winning the24 Hours of Le Mansin 1978 and 1980.
| Jean-Pierre Jaussaud | |
|---|---|
 Jaussaud in 2009 | |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 3 June 1937 Caen,France |
| Died | 22 July 2021(aged 84) Caen, France |
| Championship titles | |
| 1970 | French Formula Three |
| 24 Hours of Le Manscareer | |
| Years | 1966–1967,1973–1983 |
| Teams | Matra,Renault,Mirage,Rondeau, |
| Best finish | First1978and1980 |
| Class wins | 1978 and 1980 |
Jaussaud was born inCaen,Calvados,and started racing in automobiles in 1962, taking courses in theJim Russell Drivers Schooland theWinfield Racing School.In 1964, he graduated toFormula Threeracing, with backing fromShell,and joined the worksMatrateam in 1966, where he stayed for two years, and won the French title in 1970, in a privateTecno.
In 1971 he moved full-time toFormula Twoin a worksMarch,and the following year drove a privateerBrabhamand fought for the EuropeanFormula 2title withMike Hailwood.In 1975 Jaussaud quit single-seaters and enteredendurance racing,where he was invited to drive forRenault Sportstarting in 1976. Two years later, Jaussaud and partnerDidier Pironiwon the24 Hours of Le Mans raceoverall.
Although he tested the RenaultF1car, Jaussaud instead stayed in touring cars and endurance, winning the 1979 Production title in aTriumph Dolomite.Teaming up withJean Rondeau,he won atLe Mans once more,and also took part in theParis-Dakar Rallyfor Rondeau's team. Jaussaud continued racing until 1992, when he retired to become a racing instructor. Jaussaud died in Caen on 22 July 2021 at the age of 84.[1]
24 Hours of Le Mans results
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References
edit- ^"Automobile. Âgé de 84 ans, Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, double vainqueur des 24 heures du Mans, est décédé".Ouest-France(in French). 22 July 2021.Retrieved2 August2021.
- ^"Jean-Pierre Jaussaud".Motorsport Stats.Retrieved8 August2023.
- ^"Jean-Perre Jaussaud".Automobile Club de l'Ouest.Retrieved8 August2023.
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