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Helmet of Gérard Larrousse

Flag of France Gérard Larrousse

nationality French age 82 years old born May 23, 1940 hometown Lyon

Racing highlights

20001stFrench GT Championship - GT Cup
19753rdWorld Championship for Makes Watkins Glen 6 Hours
19751stWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km of Mugello
19753rdWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km di Monza
19741st42nd Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 3.0
19742ndEuropean 2-litre Sports Car Championship for Makes
19742ndWorld Championship for Makes British Airways 1000 km
19741stWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km Imola
19741stWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km Österreichring
19742ndWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km Le Castellet
19741stWorld Championship for Makes Kyalami 6 Hours
19731st41st Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 3.0
19731stWorld Championship for Makes Watkins Glen 6 Hours
19731stWorld Championship for Makes 6 Hours of Vallelunga
19731stWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km of Dijon
19733rdWorld Championship for Makes Monza 1000 Kilometres
19731stWorld Championship for Makes 1000 km Österreichring
19733rdWorld Championship for Makes Grand Prix de Spa
19723rdEuropean Touring Car Championship
19711stXVIe Tour de France Automobile
19711stInternational Championship for Makes 12 Hours of Sebring
19702nd38th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 5.0
19691st37th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class P 3.0

Racing career summary

Races entered117
Wins26
Podiums47
Pole positions6
Fastest laps6
Race win percentage22.2%
Podium percentage40.2%

Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. If you know of things missing or have corrections, please log in and submit them.

Driver comparisons

The latest Head-to-Head comparisons generated for Gérard Larrousse.

Gérard Larrousse vs. Max Cohen-Olivar

Career overview – years in numbers

The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends.

2022Racing0 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2020Racing1 race0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2018Racing2 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2016Racing0 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2014Racing4 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2007Racing1 race0 wins0 podiums? pole position? fastest race laps
2003Racing9 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2000Racing14 races5 wins10 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1999Racing12 races0 wins2 podiums0 pole position? fastest race laps
1975Racing16 races2 wins6 podiums2 pole position4 fastest race laps
1974Racing18 races7 wins10 podiums4 pole position2 fastest race laps
1973Racing11 races6 wins9 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1972Racing11 races2 wins4 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1971Racing9 races2 wins2 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1970Racing6 races0 wins1 podium0 pole position0 fastest race laps
1969Racing1 race1 win1 podium0 pole position? fastest race laps
1968Racing1 race1 win2 podiums0 pole position? fastest race laps
1967Racing1 race0 wins0 podiums0 pole position? fastest race laps

Career details – the racing career of Gérard Larrousse

2022 Le Mans Classic - Plateau 5

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 2.3L STPorsche 2.3
Click to show race results for Le Mans Classic - Plateau 5 2022.

2020 Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT1 class

PositionPointsTeam
22nd9.5
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 RS 3.0Porsche 3.0
Click to show race results for Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT1 class 2020.

2020 Classic Endurance Proto 1 (+2 Liter)

PositionPointsTeam
10th4.5
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917Porsche 4.5
Click to show race results for Classic Endurance Proto 1 (+2 Liter) 2020.

2018 Le Mans Classic - Porsche Classic Race

PositionPointsTeam
41st0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 ST 2.5L
Click to show race results for Le Mans Classic - Porsche Classic Race 2018.

2018 Classic Endurance Racing - GT1

PositionPointsTeam
34th16
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 ST 2.5LPorsche 2.5
Click to show race results for Classic Endurance Racing - GT1 2018.

2016 Le Mans Classic - Plateau 3

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 550 SpyderPorsche 1.5
Click to show race results for Le Mans Classic - Plateau 3 2016.

2014 Le Mans Classic - Plateau 6

PositionPointsTeam
43rd0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 RSR 2.8LPorsche 3.0

2014 V de V Historic Endurance GT Challenge

PositionPointsTeam
0Espirit Competition
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911Porsche 2.0Michelin

2007 V de V Challenge Endurance Moderne - GT

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
100??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dodge Viper

2003 French GT Championship

PositionPointsTeam
21st74Riverside
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
90000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lamborghini Diablo GTR-S

2000 FIA GT NGT

PositionPointsTeam
30th1Perspective Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 GT3 R

2000 French GT Championship - GT Cup

PositionPointsTeam
1st424Perspective Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
135100?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

1999 French GT Championship

PositionPointsTeam
30th80Riverside
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
12020?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Venturi 300 Atlantique
Venturi 400 Trophy

1975 Formula 2 Europe

PositionPointsTeam
4th26Equipe Elf Switzerland
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
101301
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A367 (BMW)
Jabouille 2J (BMW)

1975 World Championship for Makes 1000 km of Mugello

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A441Renault 2.0 turbo

1975 World Championship for Makes 800 km of Dijon

PositionPointsTeam
0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10010
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A442Renault 2.0 turbo

1975 World Championship for Makes 1000 km di Monza

PositionPointsTeam
3rd0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10101
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A442Renault 2.0 turbo

1975 World Championship for Makes International ADAC 1000 km Nürburgring

PositionPointsTeam
4th0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10001
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A442Renault 2.0 turbo

1975 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Zeltweg

PositionPointsTeam
0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10010
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A442Renault 2.0 turbo

1975 World Championship for Makes Watkins Glen 6 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
3rd0Renault Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10101
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A442Renault 2.0 turbo

1974 World Championship of F1 Drivers

PositionPointsTeam
0Scuderia Finotto
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Brabham BT42Cosworth DFV 3.0Firestone

1974 42nd Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 3.0

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Équipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11110
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra-Simca MS670CMatra 3.0Goodyear

1974 World Championship for Makes Watkins Glen 6 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
0Equipe Matra
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10010
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 European 2-litre Sports Car Championship for Makes

PositionPointsTeam
2nd75Team Archambault
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
734??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A441 (Renault)

1974 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Monza

PositionPointsTeam
0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes Grand Prix de Spa

PositionPointsTeam
0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes ADAC 1000 km Rennen Nürburgring

PositionPointsTeam
5th0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10010
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Imola

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11101
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Österreichring

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11110
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Le Castellet

PositionPointsTeam
2nd0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes British Airways 1000 km

PositionPointsTeam
2nd0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1974 World Championship for Makes Kyalami 6 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Gitanes
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11101
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670CMatra 3.0

1973 European Touring Car Championship - Division 2

PositionPointsTeam
0Ford Köln
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ford Capri RS 2600

1973 European 2-litre Sports Car Championship for Makes

PositionPointsTeam
9th20
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?11??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T292 (BMW M12)

1973 41st Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 3.0

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Équipe Matra-Simca Shell
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra-Simca MS670BMatra 3.0Goodyear

1973 World Championship for Makes 6 Hours of Vallelunga

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0Goodyear

1973 World Championship for Makes 1000 km of Dijon

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0Goodyear

1973 World Championship for Makes Monza 1000 Kilometres

PositionPointsTeam
3rd0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0Goodyear

1973 World Championship for Makes Grand Prix de Spa

PositionPointsTeam
3rd0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0

1973 World Championship for Makes ADAC 1000 km Rennen Nürburgring

PositionPointsTeam
0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0

1973 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Österreichring

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Matra-Simca
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0

1973 World Championship for Makes Watkins Glen 6 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Equipe Matra
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS670BMatra 3.0

1972 European Touring Car Championship

PositionPointsTeam
3rd67Ford Deutschland
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?24??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Ford Capri RS 2600

1972 Le Mans 24 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T290 (Cosworth)

1972 40th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 3.0

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0Goodyear

1972 Canadian-American Challenge Cup

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0
Click to show race results for Canadian-American Challenge Cup 1972.

1972 World Championship for Makes Buenos Aires 1000 Kilometres

PositionPointsTeam
7th0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes Daytona 6 Hours

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes 12 Hours of Endurance Sebring

PositionPointsTeam
6th0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes BOAC 1000 Kilometres

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes 1000 km di Monza

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes Grand Prix de Spa

PositionPointsTeam
5th0Belgian Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes ADAC 1000 km Rennen Nürburgring

PositionPointsTeam
6th0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T290Cosworth FVC 1.8

1972 World Championship for Makes 1000 km Österreichring

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1972 World Championship for Makes 6 Hours of The Glen

PositionPointsTeam
0Ecurie Bonnier
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T280Cosworth DFV 3.0

1971 12 H Paul Ricard

PositionPointsTeam
12th0Team Schnitzer Motul
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW 2800 CS

1971 XVIe Tour de France Automobile

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Mas du Clos
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
111??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Matra MS650

1971 39th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 5.0

PositionPointsTeam
0Martini Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917LHPorsche 4.9Firestone

1971 Interserie

PositionPointsTeam
0Charles Graemiger Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Lola T212Chevrolet

1971 International Championship for Makes 1000km of Buenos Aires

PositionPointsTeam
0Martini International Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917 KPorsche 4.9

1971 International Championship for Makes 12 Hours of Sebring

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Martini & Rossi Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
11100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917 KPorsche 5.0

1971 International Championship for Makes BOAC 1000 Kilometres

PositionPointsTeam
9th0Martini & Rossi Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1000?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917 KPorsche 4.9

1971 International Championship for Makes 1000 km di Monza

PositionPointsTeam
0Martini International Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917 KPorsche 4.9

1971 International Championship for Makes Grand Prix de Spa

PositionPointsTeam
0Martini Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917 KPorsche 4.9

1970 Canadian-American Challenge Cup

PositionPointsTeam
31st1Martini Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 908/02Porsche 3.0
Click to show race results for Canadian-American Challenge Cup 1970.

1970 38th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class S 5.0

PositionPointsTeam
2nd0Martini International Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 917LHPorsche 4.5Goodyear

1970 Interserie

PositionPointsTeam
8th11Martini Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
20000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 908/02 LHPorsche 3.0

1970 Springbok - Shell Drivers Trophy

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 908/01

1970 European 2-litre Sports Car Championship for Makes

PositionPointsTeam
0Wicky Racing Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 907

1969 37th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class P 3.0

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Porsche System Engineering
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1110?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Porsche 908LH CoupéPorsche 3.0

1968 Formula France

PositionPointsTeam
9th39
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
?12??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine (Renault)

1968 36th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class P 3.0

PositionPointsTeam
0Société Automobiles Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1000?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A220Renault-Gordini 3.0

1967 35th Grand Prix of Endurance 24 Hours of Le Mans Class P 1.15

PositionPointsTeam
0Société Automobiles Alpine
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1000?
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Alpine A210Renault-Gordini 1.0


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