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Paul Frère

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Overview

  • Born
    January 30, 1917 · Le Havre, Seine-Inférieure [now Seine-Maritime], France
  • Died
    February 23, 2008 · Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France (undisclosed)

Biography

    • Born in Belgium, Frere was one of the first racing journalists in that he did double duty as a motorsports writer and he competed as a driver for several years in Sportscars and Formula 1. Frere's career took place mostly during the 1950s, but it extended for a few years in the 60s. He then retired and returned to work behind the pen and occasionally lended his talents out most notably on the film _Grand Prix (1967)_.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

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  • Worked as a motorsports journalist.
  • Once drove for Ferrari.
  • Formula 1 racing driver from Belgium, competing in 11 World Championship events.
  • Ex-Formula One racing driver, who has driven for: HW Motors (1952 (2 GPs)-1953 (2 GPs)), Ecurie Belge (1952 (1 GP)), Gordini (1954 (3 GPs)) and Ferrari (1955 (2 GPs)-1956 (1 GP)). He started 11 Grands Prix, 1 Podium and 11 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 8th in 1956.
  • He won the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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