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François Hesnault

b. 1956

French racing driver

Engineer Racing automobile driver Formula One driver
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About François Hesnault

Born 1956. François Hesnault is a French engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

François Hesnault (born 30 December 1956) is a former racing driver from France. He participated in 21 Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 25 March 1984. He scored no championship points.

Racing results

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WDC Points Ligier Loto Ligier JS23 Renault V6 (t/c) BRA RSA BEL SMR FRA MON CAN DET DAL GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR POR NC 0 Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT54 BMW S4 (t/c) BRA POR SMR MON CAN DET FRA GBR NC 0 Equipe Renault Elf Renault RE60 Renault V6 (t/c) GER AUT NED ITA BEL EUR RSA AUS

24 Hours of Le Mans results

Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps C. Haldi Claude Haldi Rodrigo Terran Porsche 934/5 Gr.5 SP 141 DNF DNF A.S. École Supérieure de Tourisme Thierry Perrier Bernard Salam Lancia LC1 Gr.C 133 NC NC

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1956, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Engineer, racing automobile driver, Formula One driver
Nationality
France

People in François Hesnault's life

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Thierry Perrier
b. 1950
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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped François Hesnault's

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1916 – 2002
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Neuroscientist
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Frequently asked questions

Who is François Hesnault?

French racing driver

When was François Hesnault born?

François Hesnault was born on 30 December 1956 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

What is François Hesnault's occupation?

François Hesnault is an engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.

What nationality is François Hesnault?

François Hesnault is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Hesnault

· Wikidata: Q172232

· DBpedia: François Hesnault

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