Louis Jean Rosier Jr., professionally known as Jean-Louis Rosier (14 June 1925 – 1 July 2011) was the son of Louis Rosier. Together they won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1950, of which all except for 2 laps were driven by Louis Rosier. The Charade Circuit near Clermont-Ferrand is also named after them.
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Ecurie Rosier Louis Rosier Talbot-Lago SpécialeS5.021DNF(Fanbelt) Louis Rosier(private entrant) Louis Rosier Talbot-Lago T26 GS BiplaceS5.0256 1st 1st Régie Renault Jean Estager Renault 4CV-1063S750194DNF(Accident) Ecurie Rosier Jean Estager Ferrari 340 AmericaS5.0DNS R.N.U. Renault Robert Schollmann Renault 4CV-1068 SpyderS750218 23rd 4th Ecurie Rosier Pierre Meyrat Talbot-Lago T26 GS SpyderS5.062DNF(Accident) Ecurie Rosier Jean Estager Renault 4CV-1068 SpyderS750DNS
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