André Rousseau

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André Rousseau (right) at the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1927

Roland André Rousseau was a French racing car driver .

Career

André Rousseau competed successfully in the 24-hour Le Mans race four times in the 1920s and 1930s . All four missions ended with a class win. In 1926 he was partner of Georges Casse and finished the race in ninth place overall and winner of the racing class up to 1.1-liter displacement. In 1927 he was third overall with Casse and won the 3rd Biennial Cup. Further class wins followed in 1928 and 1933 .

statistics

Le Mans results

year team vehicle Teammate placement Failure reason
1926 FranceFrance Société des Moteurs Salmson Salmson GS FranceFrance Georges Casse 9th place and class win
1927 FranceFrance Émile Salmson et Cie Salmson GS FranceFrance Georges Casse 3rd place and class win
1928 FranceFrance ÉSociété des Moteurs Salmson Salmson GS FranceFrance Georges Casse Rank 10
1933 FranceFrance André Rousseau Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Coupe FranceFrance Francois Paco Rank 8 and class win

literature

  • Moity / Teissedre: 24 Hours of Le Mans 1923–1992 . Edition D'Art JP Barthelemy, ISBN 2-909-413-06-3 .

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personal data
SURNAME Rousseau, André
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French racing driver
DATE OF BIRTH 19th century or 20th century
DATE OF DEATH 20th century