Jean-Pierre Wimille 1908 – 1949

Biography

Jean-Pierre Wimille was born on February 26, 1908, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, where he would develop a passion for motorsport that defined his life. He became known as a skilled and dedicated racing driver, earning recognition for his abilities behind the wheel during a competitive era in international motorsport. His career spanned several years of active competition, during which he established himself as a notable figure in the racing world.

Wimille’s life was cut short when he passed away on January 28, 1949, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Though his years were few, his impact on racing left a lasting impression on those who knew him and followed his career. He was laid to rest at Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, returning him to his native neighborhood where his life had begun forty years earlier. His memory endures as part of motorsport’s rich history.