Roger Laurent

Roger Laurent (22 February 1913 – 6 February 1997) was a Belgian racing driver who competed in various forms of motorsport, including Formula One and sports car racing.

Born in Liège, Belgium, Laurent initially gained recognition as a motorcycle racer before transitioning to four-wheeled competition. He began his car racing career primarily in the early 1950s, participating in national and international events.

His Formula One World Championship career was brief, consisting of two starts. He made his debut at his home race, the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix, driving a HWM-Alta for the HW Motors team. In this race, he finished sixth, just outside the points-scoring positions of the time. He later participated in the 1953 Dutch Grand Prix, driving a Ferrari 500 for the privateer Ecurie Francorchamps team, but retired from the race. He did not score any World Championship points during his Formula One tenure.

Beyond Formula One, Laurent was also active in sports car racing. He competed in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in the 1950s, achieving a ninth-place finish in 1953, co-driving a Ferrari 166MM. He also competed in other international sports car events during his career. Laurent passed away in Brussels at the age of 83.

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