Jean-Claude Andruet (born 13 August 1940 in Montreuil) is a retired French professional rally driver who competed in the World Rally Championship.
.jpg) Andruet with Lancia-Marlboro racing team in 1973 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 13 August 1940 Montreuil |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1973–1986, 1995 |
| Co-driver |  "Biche" Yves Jouanny Christian Delferier Chantal Liénard Sola Sergio Cresto Martine Rick-Place Annick Peuvergne |
| Teams | Lancia, Citroën, Alpine Renault Ferrari |
| Rallies | 29 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 3 |
| Podiums | 7 |
| Stage wins | 52 |
| Total points | 43 |
| First rally | 1973 Monte Carlo Rally |
| First win | 1973 Monte Carlo Rally |
| Last win | 1977 San Remo Rally |
| Last rally | 1995 Monte Carlo Rally |
Andruet took three WRC event wins during his career; 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, 1974 Tour de Corse and 1977 San Remo Rally.[1] The 1973 Monte Carlo was the first ever rally in the FIA World Rally Championship. His best placement in the overall drivers' championship was 13th in 1982. He won a total of five Le Mans 24 hours class wins and the 1977 Spa 24 hours. He also competed in the European Rally Championship he won in 1970 and finished second overall in 1981.[2]
Andruet's son Gilles was a chess player and was murdered in 1995 in murky circumstances.
Complete IMC results
edit| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Alpine Renault | Alpine-Renault A110 1600 | MON EX |
SWE | ITA | KEN | AUT | GRE | GBR | ||
| 1971 | Alpine Renault | Alpine-Renault A110 1600 | MON 4 |
SWE | ITA | KEN | MAR | AUT | GRE | GBR | |
| 1972 | Alpine Renault | Alpine-Renault A110 1800 | MON 26 |
SWE | KEN | MAR | GRE | AUT | ITA | USA | GBR |
References
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