André Pilette facts for kids
| Born | 6 October 1918 Paris, France |
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| Died | 27 December 1993 (aged 75) Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Belgian |
| Active years | 1951, 1953–1954, 1956, 1961, 1963–1964 |
| Teams | Gordini, Ferrari, non-works Lotus, etc. |
| Entries | 14 (9 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 2 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 Belgian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1964 German Grand Prix |
André Théodore Pilette (born October 6, 1918, died December 27, 1993) was a famous racing driver from Belgium. He came from a family of racers! His father, Théodore Pilette, competed in the Indy 500. André also had a son, Teddy Pilette, who became a racing driver too. André Pilette took part in 14 Formula One races, which are some of the fastest car races in the world. He started his first F1 race on June 17, 1951, and earned 2 championship points during his career.
André Pilette: A Racing Life
André Pilette was born in Paris, France. He grew up around racing because his father was a professional driver. This early exposure likely sparked his own passion for speed. André became a well-known figure in the world of motorsports.
His Formula One Journey
André Pilette competed in Formula One races over several years. He raced for different teams, including famous ones like Gordini and Ferrari. His first F1 race was the 1951 Belgian Grand Prix. He showed great skill and determination on the track.
Earning Championship Points
In Formula One, drivers earn points for finishing well in races. André Pilette managed to score 2 championship points during his career. This happened at the 1954 Belgian Grand Prix, where he finished in fifth place. Finishing in the top spots against the best drivers was a big achievement. His last F1 race was the 1964 German Grand Prix.
