Jean-Pierre Wimille
Jean-Pierre Wimille (26 February 1908 – 28 January 1949) was a French racing driver and a member of the French Resistance during World War II. He was a two-time victor of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning in 1937 and 1939. He is generally regarded as one of the best French drivers of his era.
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Wimille on the cover of El Gráfico magazine, 1948 | |||||||
| Born | Jean-Pierre Wimille 26 February 1908 16th arrondissement of Paris, France | ||||||
| Died | 28 January 1949 (aged 40) Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||||||
| Championship titles | |||||||
| Major victories 24 Hours of Le Mans (1937, 1939) | |||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
| Best finish | 8th (1936) | ||||||
| First race | 1936 Vanderbilt Cup (Westbury) | ||||||
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| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |||||||
| Years | 1937, 1939 | ||||||
| Teams | Labric, privateer | ||||||
| Best finish | 1st (1937, 1939) | ||||||
| Class wins | 2 (1937, 1939) | ||||||
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