Auguste Georges Paul Grignard (25 July 1905 in
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges () is a Communes of France, commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the Kilometre Zero, centre of Paris. People from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges are called ''Villeneuvois'' in French.
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– 7 December 1977 in
Port-Marly) was a
racing driver
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from
France
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. He raced in
Formula One
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from 1947 to 1953, participating in one World Championship Grand Prix on 28 October 1951. He also participated in numerous non-Championship races, including winning the
1950 Paris Grand Prix.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
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References
Georges Grignard profile at Grand Prix encyclopedia
1905 births
1977 deaths
Sportspeople from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges
French racing drivers
French Formula One drivers
24 Hours of Le Mans drivers
World Sportscar Championship drivers
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