description Paul Frere Overview
Paul Frère was a Belgian racing driver, automotive journalist, and author. He competed in 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix between 1952 and 1956, earning one podium by finishing second for Ferrari at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix. Frère also won the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans with Olivier Gendebien in a Ferrari and later became known for technically informed road tests and writing about high-performance cars.
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How many Formula One races did Paul Frere enter?
Paul Frere competed in 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix between 1952 and 1956. He scored his only F1 podium by finishing second at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix.
Which team did Paul Frere drive for at the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix?
Frere finished second for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps in the 1956 Belgian Grand Prix. That result was the highest Formula One finish of his championship career.
Did Paul Frere race at Le Mans?
Yes. Paul Frere won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960 driving a Ferrari 250 TR alongside Olivier Gendebien.
What did Paul Frere do after racing?
He became a respected automotive journalist and author, writing about driving technique and car engineering. His book The Racing Porsche is especially associated with his technical knowledge of Porsche cars.
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