Raymond Sommer from France in Motorsport. Full information
Raymond Sommer is a racing driver from France.
Born 31st August 1906, dead 10th September 1950 at age 44.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of European Championship.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Participant of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 213 points.
First race: 1931 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 1933 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1950 Italy Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Raymond Sommer's career covers the period from 1931 to 1950. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Raymond Sommer 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 | 1931 - 1950 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 28 | Tracks | 10 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 2 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 7 | Cars | 17 |
Career context
| Main championship | European Championship (13 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Raymond Sommer (17 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (9 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Raymond Sommer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Raymond Sommer took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Raymond Sommer moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
European Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 210 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
European Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1937 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1939 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.00 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Raymond Sommer raced
Raymond Sommer is linked with 10 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa-Francorchamps | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 9 | 13 | 3 |
| Le Mans | 1 | 19 | 9 |
| Reims | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| Monza | 8 | 1 | |
| Monaco | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Bremgarten | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Roosevelt Raceway | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Lasarte | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| Monte Carlo | 7 | 12 | 2 |
Raymond Sommer: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 1933 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | R. Sommer | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1933 | Alfa Romeo | Le Mans 24 Hours |
Related drivers
These links add context around Raymond Sommer: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Raymond Sommer in race results
Other drivers from France
- Alain Prost (205)
- Sébastien Bourdais (304)
- Simon Pagenaud (230)
- Jacques Laffite (290)
- Romain Grosjean (322)
- René Arnoux (196)
- Franck Montagny (85)
- Jean Alesi (276)
Drivers who shared races with Raymond Sommer
- Louis Chiron (13 shared races)
- Tazio Nuvolari (12 shared races)
- Luigi Fagioli (12 shared races)
- Rudolf Caracciola (12 shared races)
- Hans Stuck (11 shared races)
- Hermann Lang (9 shared races)
- Just-Emile Vernet (9 shared races)
- Yves Giraud-Cabantous (9 shared races)
Other drivers in Raymond Sommer's debut race
List of teams Raymond Sommer was a part of
Raymond Sommer is connected with 7 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Raymond Sommer.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Alfa Romeo | 1 | 1 | |
| Talbot Lago | 5 | 3 | |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Raymond Sommer | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| R. Sommer | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| Luigi Chinetti | 1 |
List of all the cars Raymond Sommer drove
Raymond Sommer is linked with 17 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Alfa Romeo
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 1
Alfa Romeo
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Alfa Romeo SC
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 7
Alfa Romeo SC
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 2
Alfa Romeo SC
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 2
Ferrari 125 V12 c 1.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 125 V12 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 195 S Touring Berlinetta
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Talbot 23CV L6 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 1
Talbot 23CV L6 4.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 2