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Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien (* 12. Januar 1924 in Brüssel; † 2. Oktober 1998 in Tarascon, Frankreich) war ein belgischer Automobilrennfahrer, der Ende der 1950er- bzw. Anfang der 1960er-Jahre das 24-Stunden-Rennen von Le Mans viermal gewinnen konnte und als einer der besten Sportwagenrennfahrer jener Ära gilt.
Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien (French pronunciation: [ɔ.li.vje ʒɑ̃.de.bjɛ̃]; 12 January 1924 – 2 October 1998) was a Belgian racing driver. He is a 4-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, and has been described as "one of the greatest sportscar racers of all time".
15. Sept. 2020 · Before there was Jacky Ickx, there was Olivier Gendebien. Which of Belgium’s most successful racing drivers was the best? The easy answer is to jump straight to the younger man and his six Le Mans wins and eight grand prix victories.
3. Mai 2024 · Olivier Gendebien, nouveau recordman surprise, prend sa retraite peu après – aussi sur ordre de sa femme. Il n’a sans doute jamais été le plus rapide, le plus incisif au volant, mais son palmarès en fait l’un des meilleurs pilotes de l’histoire du championnat du monde des voitures de sport.
5. März 2024 · The win in 1962 was Hill/Gendebien's third, a record since matched but never beaten by any driver line-up. In an ideal world, one's passion, hard work and commitment would guarantee success. But, talent also plays a complex and crucial role in winning. Olivier Gendebien's track record is proof positive of that fact.
Olivier Gendebien was a versatile and successful driver who competed in F1, sports cars, rally and circuit racing. He won four Le Mans, three Sebring, two Targa Florio and many other races, and was a member of the Belgian resistance during World War II.
1. Okt. 2015 · A profile of the Belgian driver who won four times at Le Mans with Ferrari and Porsche, and was a partner of Phil Hill. Learn about his war experiences, his relationship with Enzo Ferrari, and his versatility in different disciplines.
