Maurice Trintignant
Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant (French pronunciation: [mɔʁis bjɛ̃v(ə)ny ʒɑ̃ pɔl tʁɛ̃tiɲɑ̃]; 30 October 1917 – 13 February 2005) was a motor racing driver and vintner from France. He competed in the Formula One World Championship for fourteen years, between 1950 and 1964, one of the longest careers in the early years of Formula One. During this time he also competed in sports car racing, including winning the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Following his retirement from the track Trintignant concentrated on the wine trade.
Trintignant in 1954 | |
| Born | 30 October 1917 Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, Vaucluse, France |
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| Died | 13 February 2005 (aged 87) Nîmes, Gard, France |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | French |
| Active years | 1950 – 1964 |
| Teams | Gordini, Ecurie Rosier, Ferrari inc. non-works, Vanwall, Rob Walker Racing Team, Scuderia Centro Sud, Bugatti, Aston Martin, BRM inc privateer, Scuderia Serenissima, Reg Parnell Racing |
| Entries | 86 (81 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Podiums | 10 |
| Career points | 72 1⁄3 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 1 |
| First entry | 1950 Monaco Grand Prix |
| First win | 1955 Monaco Grand Prix |
| Last win | 1958 Monaco Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1964 Italian Grand Prix |
Maurice Trintignant was the brother of Bugatti race car driver Louis Trintignant — who was killed in 1933, in practice, at Péronne, Picardy — and the uncle of renowned French film actor Jean-Louis Trintignant.
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