Louis Rosier

Louis Rosier (November 5, 1905 - October 29, 1956): A French racing driver and team owner from Chapdes-Beaufort, Rosier competed in 38 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix between 1950 and 1956. He achieved one victory at the 1950 Albi Grand Prix (non-championship) and three podium finishes in World Championship events. Rosier primarily raced Talbot-Lago cars, often entered by his own team, embodying the privateer spirit of early Formula One. He was known for his determination and endurance, sometimes driving entire races without relief despite the physical demands.

Tragically, Rosier died from injuries sustained in a crash during practice for the 1956 Coupe de Salon at Montlhéry. His son Louis-Jean Rosier also became a racing driver, continuing the family's motorsport legacy. Rosier's dedication to racing despite limited resources exemplified the passionate gentleman racers who helped establish Formula One in its earliest years.