Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region honors Louis Rosier

From April 12 to 28, an exhibition paying tribute to the former Formula 1 driver will be held at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council building in Clermont-Ferrand.

Louis Rosier may not be a household name in the world of Formula 1, but his influence on the sport is undeniable. Between 1950 and 1955, he competed in 38 Grand Prix races, mostly driving for his own team.

Born in Chapdes-Beaufort, in the Puy-de-Dôme region, Rosier is best known for his victory at the 1950 24 Hours of Le Mans, which he won with his son Jean-Louis. What makes this victory extraordinary is the fact that Louis spent 23 hours and 10 minutes behind the wheel of his Talbot Lago.

Beyond his racing exploits, this native of Auvergne helped create the Charade circuit, the winding mountain track above Clermont-Ferrand that has hosted four Formula 1 Grand Prix races.

To pay tribute to Louis Rosier's contribution to motorsport, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is organizing an exhibition dedicated to him from April 12 to 28 at the Hôtel de Région in Clermont-Ferrand.

“Together with Laurent Wauquiez and Élodie Rosier, we wanted to pay tribute to our fellow countryman Louis Rosier, Formula 1 driver, co-founder of the Charade circuit, and distinguished member of the Resistance. The exhibition, which will be held from April 12 to 28 at the Hôtel de Région in Montferrand, will allow visitors to relive the remarkable career of the man who won Le Mans after 23 hours and 10 minutes at the wheel of a Talbot Lago,” explained Jean-Pierre Brenas, regional councilor for the Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area.