Jean Rondeau (racing driver)
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Jean Jacques Ferdinand Rondeau[1] (13 May 1946 in Le Mans, France – 27 December 1985 in Champagné, France) was a French race car driver and constructor, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1980, in a car bearing his own name, an achievement which remains unique in the history of the race.
- This article is about the race car driver. For the musician, see Jean Rondeau (musician).
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Born | (1946-05-13)13 May 1946 Le Mans, France |
Died | 27 December 1985(1985-12-27) (aged 39) Champagné, France |
24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
Years | 1972, 1974-1985 |
Best finish | 1st (1980) |
Class wins | 3 (1977, 1978, 1980) |
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