LOUIS CHIRON (1899-1979) – French-man
Louis Chiron, European champion with 1931 year he had the legitimate nickname of "old, sly fox”. He owes it to mature tactical driving, characterized by certainty and precise technique. Citizen of the Principality of Monaco, Marshal Foch's personal chauffeur, winner 40 Grand Prix competition from 1926 to 1949 year, chairman of the Monaco Automobile Club, member of the FIA commission, organizer of the Grand Prix Monaco and Rallye Monte Carlo races, here is a brief description of this excellent player, saying everything about him. He has had the most victories driving Bugatti cars, which he mastered in a masterly manner, but he was also able to win by driving other cars, like Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Maserati or Lancia. His name has become a legend in the automotive world, and popularity will probably be preserved for a long time in the proverbial statement today: “He drives like Chiron”.