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Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien (French pronunciation: [ɔlivje ʒɑ̃dəbjɛ̃]; 12 January 1924 – 2 October 1998) was a Belgian racing driver. He is a 4-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, and has been described as "one of the greatest sportscar racers of all time".
Sep 15, 2020 · Ferrari's greatest sports car driver enjoyed remarkable success in his short career. Damien Smith examines the record of Olivier Gendebien, one of this year's Hall of Fame nominees
Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien, né le 12 janvier 1924 à Bruxelles et mort le 2 octobre 1998 à Tarascon ( France) 1, est un pilote automobile belge . Biographie. Olivier Gendebien est le fils du baron Robert Gendebien (1885-1954), gérant de la société Solvay, et de Marthe van der Straeten (petite-fille d' Ernest Solvay ).
Olivier Gendebien was a versatile and successful driver who competed in F1, sports cars, rally and circuit racing. He won four Le Mans, three Sebring, two Targa Florio and many other races, and was a member of the Belgian resistance during World War II.
Mar 5, 2024 · Enzo Ferrari's Right-Hand Man. Gendebien quickly became indispensable within the Scuderia Ferrari. At the 1956 24 Hours, he and Maurice Trintignant finished third, but the following year, a broken piston forced the duo to retire. Hill rejoined Gendebien for the 1958 24 Hours.
Apr 9, 2013 · In 1960, a 100% belgian duo won the 24 Hours, with Paul Frère and Olivier Gendebien. For fifteen years, Olivier Gendebien (1924-1998) held the record for most victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with four wins, all with Ferrari in eight appearances.
The most prominent example is that of Belgian sportscar ace Olivier Gendebien, who raced a yellow Ferrari at his 1958 home Grand Prix. Born from a wealthy Belgian family (some sources actually convert his wealth into aristocracy) in Brussels on 12 January 1924, Gendebien was a paratrooper in World War II before spending some four years in ...
