Olivier Gendebien from Belgium in Motorsport. Full information
Olivier Gendebien is a racing driver from Belgium.
Born 12th January 1924, dead 2nd October 1998 at age 74.
Participant of Mille Miglia.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 2.
The recorded standings include 27 points.
First race: 1953 Mille Miglia
First win: 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Olivier Gendebien's career covers the period from 1953 to 1962. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 4 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Olivier Gendebien is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1953 - 1962 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 37 | Tracks | 17 |
| Wins | 4 | Podiums | 10 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 21 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (19 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ferrari (12 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (8 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Olivier Gendebien statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mille Miglia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Olivier Gendebien took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Olivier Gendebien moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1956 | 2.00 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1958 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1959 | 3.00 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1960 | 10.00 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.00 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Olivier Gendebien raced
Olivier Gendebien is linked with 17 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Silverstone | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| Aintree | 7 | 16 | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 16 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 1 | 8 | |
| Reims | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| Monza | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Monaco | 21 | 1 | |
| Ain-Diab | 6 | 1 | |
| Porto | 7 | 14 | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 11 | 15 | 1 |
| Riverside | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| Syracuse, Sicily | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Heysel | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| Pau | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Mille Miglia | 3 | 5 |
Olivier Gendebien: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Scuderia Ferrari | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1960 | Scuderia Ferrari | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1961 | S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1962 | SpA Ferrari SEFAC | Le Mans 24 Hours |
Related drivers
These links add context around Olivier Gendebien: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Olivier Gendebien in race results
Other drivers from Belgium
- Jacky Ickx (157)
- Stoffel Vandoorne (105)
- Thierry Boutsen (199)
- Bertrand Baguette (69)
- Bas Leinders (89)
- Eric Van De Poele (79)
- Maxime Martin (74)
- Marc Goossens (58)
Drivers who shared races with Olivier Gendebien
- Stirling Moss (30 shared races)
- Jo Bonnier (26 shared races)
- Jack Brabham (23 shared races)
- Graham Hill (22 shared races)
- Phil Hill (22 shared races)
- Masten Gregory (22 shared races)
- Wolfgang Von Trips (21 shared races)
- Tony Brooks (20 shared races)
Other drivers in Olivier Gendebien's debut race
List of teams Olivier Gendebien was a part of
Olivier Gendebien is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ferrari.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Lotus | 11 | 15 | 1 |
| Cooper | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Emeryson | 21 | 2 | |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 1 | 5 | |
| Ecurie Nationale Belge | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari | 1 | 1 | |
| SpA Ferrari SEFAC | 1 | 1 | |
| Ecurie Belge/Gonzague Olivier | 5 | 1 | |
| Olivier Gendebien | 21 | 1 |
List of all the cars Olivier Gendebien drove
Olivier Gendebien is linked with 21 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Mercedes-Benz
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ferrari DS50 V8 2.5
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 1
Ferrari DS50 V8 2.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 2
Ferrari
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Ferrari 143 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 3
Ferrari 155 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 3
Ferrari 178 V6 1.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 1
Maserati 6-1500 L4 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 21
Total Races: 2
Climax FPF L4 1.5
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1