Gérard de Courcelles
Gérard de Courcelles was a French racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, along with teammate André Rossignol. Previously, De Courcelles had driven cyclecars in Grands Prix, but was eventually hired by Lorraine-Dietrich to enter the inaugural 24 Hours. The two drivers ran together for the next two editions of the endurance event until they succeeded in 1925. The following year the two drove separate cars, with De Courcelles assigned to Marcel Mongin. Rossignol however, and new teammate Robert Bloch, went on to win the event once again, with De Courcelles and Mongin in second.
 Gérard de Courcelles in 1926 | |
| Nationality |  French |
|---|---|
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1923–1926 |
| Teams | Lorraine-Dietrich |
| Best finish | 1st (1925) |
| Class wins | 2 (1923, 1925) |
De Courcelles died on 3 July 1927 due to an accident during a Grand Prix event in France.
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| Preceded by John Duff Frank Clement |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1925 with: André Rossignol |
Succeeded by André Rossignol Robert Bloch |
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