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Jacques Laffitte was a French Formula One driver who competed from 1974 to 1986, achieving six race wins and consistently placing within the top ten of the World Championship standings throughout his career.
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How many Formula One Grands Prix did Jacques Laffite win?
Laffite won six Formula One World Championship races. All six victories came with the French Ligier team between 1977 and 1981.
Did Jacques Laffite ever win the Formula One championship?
No. His best championship results were fourth place, achieved in 1979, 1980, and 1981 while driving for Ligier.
Why did Jacques Laffite's Formula One career end?
He suffered serious leg injuries in a multi-car crash at the start of the 1986 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch. The accident ended his Formula One career.
Which Formula One teams did Jacques Laffite drive for?
He is most closely associated with Ligier, but he also drove for Frank Williams Racing Cars and later for Williams Grand Prix Engineering. His first Grand Prix victory came for Ligier at the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix.
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