Olivier Gendebien

Olivier Gendebien, 1961, Mosport. Copyright Ron Kielbiski, 2009. Used with permission.

Olivier Gendebien, 1961, Mosport. Copyright Ron Kielbiski, 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

12 Jan 1924
Brussels

 Olivier Gendebien, 1992 Copyright Carlos Ghys (www.carlosghys.be), 2012. Used with Permission.

Olivier Gendebien, 1992 Copyright Carlos Ghys (www.carlosghys.be), 2012. Used with Permission.

Died:

02 Oct 1998
Tarascon, France

Nationality:

Belgium

Grands Prix:

14 (1958-1961)

F2 starts:

4 (1960)

Sportscar great who suffered from a long, dehabilitating illness (since the mid '80's) which claimed his life recently. He did still try to make as many appearances at historic events as he could, however.

Biography last updated 11 Nov 2012