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Jacques-Henri Laffite ( French: [ʒak ɑ̃.ʁi la.fit]; born 21 November 1943) is a French former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986. He achieved six Grand Prix wins, all while driving for the Ligier team.
Apr 1, 2024 · Jacques Laffite: a name that may not be as familiar to casual Formula 1 fans, but a legend in the eyes of those who truly understand the sport. This enigmatic French driver left an indelible mark on the history of motorsport, with a career that was both marked by triumphs and marred by tragedies.
Jacques Laffite, né le 21 novembre 1943 à Paris, est un pilote automobile français. Il a notamment disputé 176 Grands Prix de Formule 1 et remporté six victoires entre 1974 et 1986. De 1997 à 2012, il commente en qualité de consultant les Grands Prix de F1 pour la chaîne de télévision française TF1.
Jacques Laffite was part of a wave of fast French F1 drivers who hit the grid in the 1970s and 80s. His 12-year F1 career brought six race victories and he h...
Jacques Laffite made his F1 debut at the 1974 German Grand Prix. Between 1974 and 1986, he raced for Iso–Marlboro, Ligier, and Williams.
Jun 23, 2021 · Ever wanted to know how to master the Nurburgring Nordschleife, why big shoes make you go faster and why you should always double-check what’s in your eyedrops? Legendary French Formula 1 driver Jacques Laffite, synonymous with Ligier and Williams, tells all on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.
Nov 21, 2023 · Two wins from the first two races of the 1979 F1 season set Jacques Laffite on course to win the championship in the brilliant Ligier JS11. Matt Bishop tells the story of how a deserved title slipped through his and the team's fingers
May 16, 2000 · Jacques Laffite Q&A Jacques Laffite enjoyed a long and distinguished career in grand prix racing before a crash at the start of the 1986 British GP forced his retirement.
Mar 5, 2007 · Six-time grand prix winner Jacques Laffite is one of the most successful French drivers in the history of the top flight, and as such perfectly-placed to cast his eye over this year's...
We caught up with Jacques Laffite in the Formula 1 paddock, the Frenchman who had a Grand Prix career that spanned 12 years. It ended in 1986 at Brands Hatch in the British Grand Prix that would have – at the time – put him in the lead of the most Grands Prix started ahead of Graham Hill.
