Philippe Martin (born 26 January 1955) is a Belgian former

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. He competed in the

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between 1980 and 1985. He won the

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twice alongside his brother

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. His nephew

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also won the race in

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1955 births Living people Belgian racing drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Racing drivers from Brussels {{Belgium-autoracing-bio-stub Team Joest drivers 20th-century Belgian sportsmen