Philippe Étancelin
14. May 2020
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Philippe Étancelin – Talbot-Lago T26C #16 at the French Grand Prix 1950 – Circuit of Reims-Gueux. He finished 5th in a race won by Juan-Manuel Fangio (Alfa Romeo).
In the back round, the stranded Maserati Milano 4CLT/50 #40 of Felice Bonetto.
Philippe Étancelin (1898- 1981) was a French racing driver who began racing a privateer Bugatti in 1926. He was a successful driver between 1926 and 1939, and resumed racing after the war. His 1949 season for example, saw second places at the Marseille Grand Prix (to Fangio), the European Grand Prix at Monza (to Ascari).
He retired from competition in 1953 but retained interest in racing, making occasional appearances in historic racing through 1974.
Categories:
Formula 1, Reims, French Grand Prix, Philippe Etancelin, Juan Manuel Fangio, Felice Bonetto, Talbot Lago, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, France, Italy, Argentina, 1950
Source: Reims Gueux
