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Jean-Pierre Jaussaud 1937-2021

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Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, who has died aged 84, claimed two Le Mans 24 Hours victories in very different circumstances. In 1978 he was arguably the support act at the Alpine Renault squad to Didier Pironi, but two years later it was his cool head that secured the local Rondeau team victory.

Jaussaud took the finish

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