Jean-Pierre Beltoise

Jean-Pierre Beltoise (complete name Jean-Pierre Maurice Georges Beltoise ), born the April 27th 1937 with Paris, is a pilot of Formule 1 French. He is the symbol of the revival of the automobile Sport French with 86 F1 Grand Prix run - 1 victory: automobile Grand Prix of Monaco on BRM in 1972 more one except championship.

Biography

Jean-Pierre Beltoise began in motor bike and added up 11 championships of France. After the Formula 1 and the races of Sport-Prototypes, it turned in 1974 to the Championnat of France of Supertourisme and obtained 2 national titles.

Its automobile career was initiated by Rene Bonnet, then continued in continuity at Matra.

It has two pilot wire: Anthony and Julien. He was the brother-in-law of François Cevert.

Associative activities

Jean-Pierre Beltoise is honorary president of DCA, the defense association of the Citizens Motorists.

Brief prize list

1961 - 1964 11 championships of France motor bike.

1963 Victorious of the energy Index to the 24 hours of Mans (Rene Bonnet).

1964 Seriously broken with the 12 hours of Rheims.

1965 Champion of France of Formula 3 (Matra).

1966 Victorious of GP of Monaco F3 and of GP of Germany F2. Champion of France F1-F2.

1967 3rd of the Trophy of Europe of F2. Champion of France F1-F2.

1968 Champion of Europe of F2 (3 victories). Champion of France F1-F2.

1969 2nd of GP of France F1, 5th of the Championship of the World of F1, Champion of France F1-F2. Winner of the 1.000 km of Paris and 4th of the 24 hours of Mans (Matra).

1970 Victorious of the 1.000 km of Buenos Aires and of the Tour de France car (Matra Simca).

1972 victorious of GP of Monaco F1 and of the Victory Race with Brands Hatch. (1^er of the 1.000 km of Paris).

Stables of Formula 1: Matra, BRM, Ligier.

External bonds

Official site of Jean-Pierre Beltoise
EPAF restoration, republications of Matra of competition

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