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Roger Laurent

1913 – 1997

Former racing driver and motorcycle racer from Belgium

Formula One driver Motorcycle racer Engineer
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About Roger Laurent

Lived 1913 – 1997 (aged 83). Roger Laurent was a Belgian formula One driver, motorcycle racer, engineer and racing automobile driver.

Roger Laurent (; 21 February 1913 – 6 February 1997) was a racing driver and motorcycle racer from Belgium. He was born in Liège and died in Uccle. Laurent competed aboard a Moto Guzzi in the 1949 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, entering the Belgian Grand Prix. He also participated in two World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 22 June 1952. He scored no championship points.

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1952 HW Motors Ltd. HWM Alta Straight-4 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR NC 0 Ecurie Francorchamps Ferrari 500 Ferrari Straight-4 GER NED ITA

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Important facts

Born
21 February 1913, Liège
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 February 1997, Uccle
Occupation
Formula One driver, motorcycle racer, engineer, racing automobile driver
Nationality
Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Laurent?

former racing driver and motorcycle racer from Belgium

When was Roger Laurent born?

Roger Laurent was born on 21 February 1913 in Liège.

When did Roger Laurent die?

Roger Laurent died on 6 February 1997 in Uccle.

What was Roger Laurent's occupation?

Roger Laurent was a formula One driver, motorcycle racer, engineer and racing automobile driver.

What nationality was Roger Laurent?

Roger Laurent was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Laurent

· Wikidata: Q146857

· DBpedia: Roger Laurent

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