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'''Olivier Gendebien''' (born 12 January 1924 in Brussels, died 2 October 1998 in Les Baux-de-Provence, France) was a Belgian racing driver. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sportscar drivers of all time, his F1 career started before his sportscar success really took off. Making his début in 1953 shortly after a local victory in Spa, he occasionally took up driving duties for [[Ecurie Nationale Belge]], then for [[Cooper]], before reaching further success around 1960, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times.
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'''Olivier Gendebien''' (born 12 January 1924 in Brussels, died 2 October 1998 in Les Baux-de-Provence, France) was a Belgian racing driver. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sportscar drivers of all time, his F1 career started before his sportscar success really took off. Making his début in 1953 shortly after a local victory in Spa, he occasionally took up driving duties for [[Ecurie Nationale Belge]], then for [[Cooper]], before reaching further success around 1960, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times.
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His first [[Formula One]] points (and also fastest lap) came at the [[1958 Alternate Formula One season|1958]] [[Italian Grand Prix]], where he finished fifth.
  
 
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[[Category:Real-life drivers]]
 
[[Category:Real-life drivers]]
 
[[Category:Formula One Drivers]]
 
[[Category:Formula One Drivers]]

Latest revision as of 18:01, 23 March 2023

Olivier Gendebien (born 12 January 1924 in Brussels, died 2 October 1998 in Les Baux-de-Provence, France) was a Belgian racing driver. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sportscar drivers of all time, his F1 career started before his sportscar success really took off. Making his début in 1953 shortly after a local victory in Spa, he occasionally took up driving duties for Ecurie Nationale Belge, then for Cooper, before reaching further success around 1960, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times.

His first Formula One points (and also fastest lap) came at the 1958 Italian Grand Prix, where he finished fifth.

Complete Alternate Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WDC Pts.
1953 Ecurie Nationale Belge Bentley Speed 3 Bentley 163-1 3.0 V16 MON NED BEL
DNPQ 		FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0
Aston Martin AM-03 Jaguar JFE-2 4.5 V12 USA
Ret
1954 Ecurie Nationale Belge Aston Martin AM-03 Jaguar JFE-2 4.5 V12 MON FRA BEL NED GBR SUI GER
DNQ 		USA ITA NC 0
1956 Cooper Car Company Cooper T41 Climax FPF I 2.0 L4 MON FRA BEL
11 		GER
Ret 		GDR IRL SCO NC 0
Maserati 56A 2.5 V8 GBR
DNQ 		ITA THA
1957 Olivier Gendebien Ferrari R560 Ferrari RS560 2.5 L4 MAR MON FRA BEL NED IRL GBR GER
DNQ 		NC 0
Alexander Racing Team Guidobaldi FG01 Loonmotor SAMC-1A 1.5 L8 ITA
DNPQ 		ESP USA
1958 Team Lotus Lotus 12 O.S.C.A. 1558 1.5 L4s AUS MON
DNQ 		FRA NED GER
Ret 		GBR POR ITA
5 		MAR
Ret 		USA 22nd 2
Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 246 Ferrari 143 2.5 L4 BEL
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