Yves Giraud-Cabantous facts for kids
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Giraud-Cabantous in 1929
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| Born | 8 October 1904 14th arrondissement of Paris, France |
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| Died | 30 March 1973 (aged 68) Paris, France |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  French |
| Active years | 1950 – 1953 |
| Teams | Talbot-Lago, HWM |
| Entries | 13 (13 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 5 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1950 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1953 Italian Grand Prix |
Yves Aristide Marius Giraud-Cabantous (born October 8, 1904 – died March 30, 1973) was a French racing driver. He was known for competing in the early years of Formula One racing. Yves raced from 1950 to 1953. He took part in 13 World Championship Grand Prix races. He also competed in many other non-championship races.
Yves Giraud-Cabantous was born in Paris, France. He started his Formula One career with the Talbot-Lago team. He drove for them in 10 Championship races. Later, he raced for the HWM team in his final three events. Over his career, he earned a total of 5 Championship points. His best finish was 4th place at the 1950 British Grand Prix. He also scored points at the 1951 Belgian Grand Prix. Yves passed away in Paris at the age of 68. He is buried in Ivry Cemetery.
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Yves Giraud-Cabantous: A French Racing Star
Yves Giraud-Cabantous was a talented driver from France. He competed in many types of car races. He was part of the very first Formula One World Championship season. This was in 1950, a big moment for motor racing.
Early Days and Pre-Formula One Racing
Before Formula One began, Yves was already a well-known racer. He drove in many important races. These included long-distance events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He also raced in the 12 Hours of Reims. These races helped him become a skilled driver. He often raced powerful cars like Bugattis.
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His Time in Formula One
When Formula One started in 1950, Yves was ready. He joined the Talbot-Lago team. This was a French car manufacturer. He competed in the first-ever Formula One race, the 1950 British Grand Prix. In that race, he finished in 4th place. This was his best result in Formula One. He earned 3 points for this finish.
In 1951, he continued to race for Talbot-Lago. He scored more points at the 1951 Belgian Grand Prix. He finished 5th in that race, earning 2 points. After 1951, he switched to the HWM team. He raced for them in 1952 and 1953. He finished his Formula One career at the 1953 Italian Grand Prix.
Racing Teams and Cars
Yves Giraud-Cabantous drove for two main teams in Formula One:
- Talbot-Lago: This was a French team. They used their own Talbot engines.
- HWM: This was a British team. They used Alta engines in their cars.
He was known for his steady driving. He completed many races. Even though he didn't win a Grand Prix, he was an important part of early Formula One history.
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Giraud-Cabantous in 1929
See also
In Spanish: Yves Giraud-Cabantous para niños
