Luigi Chinetti
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Luigi Chinetti was an Italian-born racecar driver, who emigrated to the United States during World War II. He drove in 12 consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans races, taking three outright wins there and ta
Chinetti winner of the 1932 24 Hours of Le Mans
Jean-Pierre Wimille
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Jean-Pierre Wimille was a French racing driver and a member of the French Resistance during World War II. He was a two-time victor of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning in 1937 and 1939. He is generally
Wimille on the cover of El Gráfico magazine, 1948
Wimille after winning the 1936 Grand Prix de Deauville
1948 Wimille-constructed automobile
Jean-Pierre Wimille and Pierre Veyron winners of the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans on a Bugatti Type 57C