Robert Bloch

Robert Bloch (26 April 18887 March 1984) was a French racing driver who, along with André Rossignol, won the 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans for French manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich.

Career Bloch had been part of Lorraine-Dietrich's racing team since the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in , finishing this edition, but struggled to complete the distance over the next two years. Following Rossignol's initial win in , Bloch was partnered with him for and the duo led a Lorraine-Dietrich dominance of the event in 1926, winning ahead of the two other entries from the company.

Bloch missed Le Mans in 1927 after Lorraine-Dietrich chose not to enter a team, but Bloch was hired by Charles Terres Weymann in to drive his privately entered Stutz Blackhawk. Bloch, with co-driver Édouard Brisson, finished the race second overall behind the factory Bentley team.

Bloch also competed in the 1925 24 Hours of Spa, finishing fifth overall, and the 1927 Coppa Florio, finishing 12th overall and third in class.

Racing record Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results