André Rossignol
André Rossignol (9 August 1890 Paris (17 arrondissement) - 5 December 1960 Paris (16e arrondissement)) was a French racing driver who became the first driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, winning in consecutive years. Rossignol was a driver for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, and had been on their driving team since the inaugural Le Mans in 1923. After having finished eighth and third the first two years, Rossignol and teammate Gérard de Courcelles won the event overall in 1925. The following year, Robert Bloch was assigned to drive with Rossignol, and the race was won once again, with all three Lorraine-Dietrichs finishing on the podium.
| Nationality |  French |
|---|---|
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1923–1926, 1928 |
| Teams | Lorraine-Dietrich Private entries |
| Best finish | 1st (1925, 1926) |
| Class wins | 3 (1923, 1925, 1926) |
After Lorraine-Dietrich chose not to enter cars in the 1927 event, Rossignol was hired by Chrysler and partnered with Henri Stoffel. The two finished the race in third place. Rossignol did not participate at Le Mans again.
Literature
- R. M . Clarke: Le Mans – die Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939 Brocklands Books 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Duff Frank Clement |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1925 with: Gérard de Courcelles |
Succeeded by André Rossignol Robert Bloch |
| Preceded by André Rossignol Gérard de Courcelles |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1926 with: Robert Bloch |
Succeeded by Dudley Benjafield Sammy Davis |