Louis Rosier Jr., professionally known as Jean-Louis Rosier (14 June 1925 – 1 July 2011)[1] 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.[2] The Charade Circuit near Clermont-Ferrand is also named after them.
Jean-Louis Rosier | |
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| Born | 14 June 1925 |
| Died | 1 July 2001 (aged 76) |
| Relatives | Louis Rosier (father) |
| Nationality |  French |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1949–1955 |
| Teams | Ecurie Rosier Renault |
| Best finish | 1st (1950) |
| Class wins | 1 (1950) |
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
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| 1949 | Ecurie Rosier | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago Spéciale | S5.0 | 21 | DNF (Fanbelt) | |
| 1950 | Louis Rosier (private entrant) | Louis Rosier | Talbot-Lago T26 GS Biplace | S5.0 | 256 | 1st | 1st |
| 1951 | Régie Renault | Jean Estager | Renault 4CV-1063 | S750 | 194 | DNF (Accident) | |
| 1952 | Ecurie Rosier | Jean Estager | Ferrari 340 America | S5.0 | DNS | ||
| 1953 | R.N.U. Renault | Robert Schollmann | Renault 4CV-1068 Spyder | S750 | 218 | 23rd | 4th |
| 1954 | Ecurie Rosier | Pierre Meyrat | Talbot-Lago T26 GS Spyder | S5.0 | 62 | DNF (Accident) | |
| 1955 | Ecurie Rosier | Jean Estager | Renault 4CV-1068 Spyder | S750 | DNS | ||