Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant was a motor racing driver and vintner from France. He competed in the Formula One World Championship for fourteen years, between 1950 and 1964, one of the longest careers in the early years of Formula One. During this time he also competed in sports car racing, including winning the 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Following his retirement from the track Trintignant concentrated on the wine trade.
Trintignant in 1954
The 1954 24 Hours of Le Mans was a 22nd race for Sports Cars, and took place on 12 and 13 June 1954, at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. It was also the fourth race of the 1954 World Sportscar Championship. The race was won by José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant driving a Ferrari 375 Plus.
Lagonda DP115 V12, driven by Thompson and Poore. During the race it wore #7.
1954 Ferrari 375 Plus, the same type driven by race winners González/Trintignant
Jaguar D-Type of Hamilton/Rolt, which placed 2nd overall.
Cunningham C4-R of Spear/Johnston, which finished 3rd overall and won the S 8.0 class.