Louis Rosier

Louis Rosier. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Louis Rosier. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

05 Nov 1905
Chapdes-Beaufort, nr. Clermont-Ferrand

Died:

29 Oct 1956
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris

Nationality:

France

Grands Prix:

38 (1950-1956)

Legendary French racer killed in the race of the Coupe de Salon at Montlhery. Although he never won in F1, he took numerous non-championship wins between 1949-1952. He was also a member of the French Resistance during World War 2.