About Jean Lucas
Lived 1917 – 2003 (aged 86). Jean Lucas was a French engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
Jean Lucas (25 April 1917 – 27 September 2003) was a French racing driver. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 11 September 1955. Lucas was then manager of the Gordini team, and when regular driver Robert Manzon was unable to race, he stepped in to take his place. His retired his car with engine failure and scored no championship points.
Lucas' best results as a driver were in sports car racing at the wheel of a Ferrari, winning at Spa-Francorchamps and Montlhéry in 1949. He retired in 1957 after a crash at the Moroccan Grand Prix.
Lucas was one of the founders of the French motorsport magazine Sport auto.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 WDC Points 1955 Equipe Gordini Gordini Type 32 Gordini Straight-8 ARG MON 500 BEL NED GBR ITA NC 0
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Who was Jean Lucas?
racecar driver (1917–2003)
When was Jean Lucas born?
Jean Lucas was born on 25 April 1917 in Le Mans.
When did Jean Lucas die?
Jean Lucas died on 27 September 2003 in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.
What was Jean Lucas's occupation?
Jean Lucas was an engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
What nationality was Jean Lucas?
Jean Lucas was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Lucas (racing driver)
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