Paul Frère
Belgian racing driver and automotive journalist (1917–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Frère (French pronunciation: [pɔl fʁɛʁ]; 30 January 1917 – 23 February 2008) was a racing driver and journalist from Belgium. He participated in eleven World Championship Formula One Grands Prix debuting on 22 June 1952 and achieving one podium finish with a total of eleven championship points. He drove in several non-Championship Formula One races, winning the 1952 Grand Prix des Frontières and 1960 VI South African Grand Prix.
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Born | (1917-01-30)30 January 1917 Le Havre, France |
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Died | 23 February 2008(2008-02-23) (aged 91) Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | Belgian |
Active years | 1952–1956 |
Teams | HWM, Gordini, Ferrari |
Entries | 11 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 1 |
Career points | 11 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1952 Belgian Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1956 Belgian Grand Prix |
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He also won the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving for Ferrari with fellow Belgian teammate Olivier Gendebien.