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Laurent Aïello
Laurent Aïello (born 23 May 1969 in Fontenay-aux-Roses) is a French former race car driver, most notable for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998, the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 1999, and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series in 2002. His racing career lasted from 1988 until 2005, and, in addition to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the BTCC and DTM, saw him enter the International Formula 3000, the French Supertouring Championship (CFS), the Italian Super Touring Championship (ISTC), and the Super Tourenwagen Cup (STW), in addition to several other series. He took the CFS title in 1994, and the STW title in 1997. Career Early career Aïello won the French Karting Championship for three years in a row, in 1983, 1984, and 1985. He made his car racing debut in 1988 in the Volant Avia, and his professional racing debut in 1989, entering 11 rounds of the French Formula 3, driving for Daniel Gache Racing, with his best result being a solitary podium. In 1990 Aà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fontenay-aux-Roses
Fontenay-aux-Roses () is a Communes of France, commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the Kilometre Zero, center of Paris. In 1880 a girls school École Normale Supérieure was opened in the town. It was one of the most prestigious of Paris and even of whole France in term of scientific research. It became a mixed school in 1986, and was relocated to Lyon in 2000. Fontenay is the location of the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique, and former location of the first French nuclear reactor, Zoé (reactor), Zoé, and the first French tokamak, tokamak fusion experiment, Tokamak de Fontenay aux Roses, TFR. Name The commune name originates from a local spring-fed stream (Latin ''fons'', French ''fontaine'') in the hillside descending from the Châtillon plateau, with "of roses" added to distinguish this commune from numerous French communes named Fontenay. Climate The climate of Fontenay-aux-Roses is oceanic gradient. The observation stations u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 24 Hours Of Le Mans
The 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 69th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 16 and 17 June 2001. Background Preview The 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 69th edition of the race and took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe road racing circuit close by Le Mans, France from 16 to 17 June. The race was first held in 1923 after the automotive journalist Charles Faroux, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) general secretary Georges Durand and the industrialist Emile Coquile agreed to hold a test of vehicle reliability and durability. It is considered the world's most prestigious sports car race and is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport. Track and regulation changes After the 2000 race, the ACO and the French government modified the Route nationale 138 which forms the Mulsanne Straight, by decreasing the height of a hill by on the approach to the Mulsanne Corner where Mark Webber had an airborne accident in a Mercedes-Benz CLR during a warm-up session for the 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 French Supertouring Championship
The 1994 French Supertouring Championship was the twentieth season of the French Supertouring Championship. The season began in Circuit Paul Armagnac, Nogaro on 4 April and finished in Circuit de Lédenon, Lédenon on 23 October. The championship was won by Laurent Aïello driving a Peugeot 405 for the Peugeot Sport, Peugeot Talbot Sport. Teams and drivers Race calendar and results Drivers' Championship Manufacturers' Trophy Privateers' Championship External links 1993 Drivers List {{Super Touring championships Seasons in touring car racing 1994 in French motorsport, French Supertouring Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Super Tourenwagen Cup Season
The 1997 ADAC Deutsche Super Touren Wagen-Cup was the fourth edition of the Super Tourenwagen Cup (STW). Season summary The 1997 season saw a battle for the championship between Laurent Aïello for Peugeot and Joachim Winkelhock for BMW. Aiello took an early lead which he held throughout the season, scoring an impressive 11 wins and 17 podiums in 20 races. Winkelhock meanwhile emerged as the prime challenger after an even start between him and teammate Johnny Cecotto, but despite a mid-season four-race winning streak he could not catch Aiello, who claimed the title for Peugeot. Reigning champions Audi meanwhile struggled, despite a star lineup including Emanuele Pirro, Yvan Muller and Tamara Vidali, with Pirro winning only a single race and the other two drivers failing to reach the podium. This championship is won by the only non-German manufacturer Peugeot Peugeot (, , ) is a French brand of automobiles owned by Stellantis. The family business that preceded the current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Season
The 2002 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters was the sixteenth season of premier German touring car championship and also third season under the moniker of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters since the series' resumption in 2000. There were ten race weekends with two races; a 30 km qualifying race and a 100 km main race at each event. Laurent Aïello was the Drivers Champion driving an Audi, and HWA Team were the Teams Champion utilising Mercedes Benz cars. Changes for 2002 Rule Changes * Standing starts were introduced for the first time. * Formula One points system was adopted. * HANS devices were mandatory for all drivers. Calendar Changes * Only one race would now take place at the Nürburgring. * Oschersleben was removed from the calendar. * Donington Park and Zolder were added to the calendar. Teams and drivers The following manufacturers, teams and drivers competed in the 2002 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. All teams competed with tyres supplied by Dunlop. Race calenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 French Formula Three Championship Season
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1989 French Formula Three Championship Season
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1992 International Formula 3000 Season
The 1992 Formula 3000 International Championship was the eighth season of Formula 3000 in Europe. Luca Badoer won the ten-round championship. Technical changes Reynard was once again the dominant manufacturer. After Lola failed to win a race in 1991, there were only six of their cars on the grid in 1992. Simtek produced an upgrade of the previous year's RALT. Two cars were produced and sold to Piquet Racing, however after a test by Nelson Piquet himself they were sold in favor of a Reynard. Piemme Motors bought one car for Giambattista Busi, who usually started near the back of the grid and never managed to finish a race. The other car was sold to Japan, and RALT announced its withdrawal from F3000 early in the season. Exotic fuel blends were banned after Agip's success in 1991. A stricter interpretation of the rules gave the cars long sidepods, which greatly increased the area of the flat floor, making the cars very sensitive to pitch changes. Season summary Jordi Gené won on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 International Formula 3000 Season
The 1991 Formula 3000 International Championship was the seventh season of Formula 3000 in Europe. Christian Fittipaldi won the championship after ten rounds. Technical changes A major technical change for 1991 was the introduction by Avon of radial-ply tyres. Compared to the previous crossply tyres, these could be more consistently manufactured, and made the cars more consistent aerodynamically, but gave the drivers less control at high slip angles. Lola's T91/50 chassis was an evolution of the previous year's championship-winning T90/50, and retained a very short wheelbase of . By comparison, the Reynard 91D had a wheelbase of .''L'annee Formule 3000 1991''. Drapeau a Damier. The short wheelbase of the Lola was blamed for its inability to perform on the new tyres, and the Forti Corse team switched to Reynards after three rounds. The Eddie Jordan Racing team attempted to lengthen its Lolas by adding a spacer in between the engine and gearbox, but eventually it too purchased a R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 French Supertouring Championship ...
The 1995 French Supertouring Championship was won by Yvan Muller driving a BMW 318iS of Team BMW Fina. Teams and drivers Race calendar and results * 2 sessions, each qualifying session determines grid for each of two races (1st meeting only: grid of race 2 determined by race 1 result) Championship standings Scoring system * 15 results from 18 are valid for the championship Drivers' Championship Manufacturers' Trophy Sources * Touring Car World 95/96 — The official book of Touring car * * References {{Super Touring championships Seasons in touring car racing French Supertouring Championship The Championnat de France de Supertourisme ( en, French Supertouring Championship) was a touring car racing championship organised by the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile between 1976 and 2005. The championship was contested on several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 French Supertouring Championship
The 1993 French Supertouring Championship (''championnat de France de Supertourisme 1993'' in French) is the nineteenth edition of the French Supertouring Championship, the first run with the FIA Supertouring regulations. The season began in Nogaro on 12 April and finished on the same track on 10 October. The championship was won by Frank Biela driving an Audi 80 Quattro for the ROC Compétition team. Teams and drivers Calendar Championship standings Only finishes in the top 6 are shown. Drivers' championship References *Haymarket/Autosport Touring Car Year 1993-94 External links 1993 Drivers List {{Super Touring championships Seasons in touring car racing [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Italian Superturismo Championship Season
The 1993 Italian Superturismo Championship was the seventh edition. The season began in Monza on 21 March and finished in Mugello on 3 October, after ten rounds. Roberto Ravaglia won the championship, driving a BMW 318i; the German manufacturer won the constructors' championship, while Amato Ferrari won the privateers' trophy. Teams and drivers Race calendar and results Championship standings Drivers' Championship {, , valign="top", {, align="left", class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: center" , - valign="top" ! valign="middle", Pos ! valign="middle", Driver !colspan=2, MON !colspan=2, VAL !colspan=2, MIS !colspan=2, MAG !colspan=2, BIN !colspan=2, IMO !colspan=2, VAR !colspan=2, MIS !colspan=2, PER !colspan=2, MUG ! valign="middle", Pts , - ! 1 , align="left", Roberto Ravaglia , style="background:#ffffbf;", 1 , style="background:#dfdfdf;", 2 , style="background:#ffffbf;", 1 , style="background:#ffffbf;", 1 , style="b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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