Louis Rosier
born 5 Nov 1905 · raced 1950–1956
37Races
0Wins
2Podiums
25Top 10s
7.5Avg Position
13.84Avg Grid Pos
Louis Rosier was a rugged and enduring privateer who became a familiar sight on the early Formula 1 grids. A true gentleman racer, he often entered his own Talbot-Lago machinery, demonstrating remarkable resilience and mechanical aptitude. His career highlight was a memorable third-place finish at the 1950 Swiss Grand Prix, showcasing his ability to compete with factory teams. Rosier competed in 37 World Championship races, achieving 2 podiums.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 2 | 16 | 13 |
| Maserati | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 1.17 | 6 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.6 | 5 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Yves Cabantous10 shared races · Compare with Yves Cabantous (1951)
- Louis Chiron6 shared races · Compare with Louis Chiron (1951)
- Pierre Levegh6 shared races · Compare with Pierre Levegh (1951)
- Philippe Étancelin5 shared races · Compare with Philippe Étancelin (1951)
- Horace Gould4 shared races · Compare with Horace Gould (1956)
- Luigi Villoresi4 shared races · Compare with Luigi Villoresi (1956)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Horace Gould vs Louis Rosier | 2–2 | |
| 1956 | Louis Rosier vs Luigi Villoresi | 2–2 | |
| 1951 | Louis Chiron vs Louis Rosier | 1–5 | |
| 1951 | Yves Cabantous vs Louis Rosier | 1–5 | |
| 1951 | Philippe Étancelin vs Louis Rosier | 0–5 | |
| 1951 | Pierre Levegh vs Louis Rosier | 0–3 | |
| 1950 | Yves Cabantous vs Louis Rosier | 1–3 | |
| 1950 | Pierre Levegh vs Louis Rosier | 0–3 |
19565 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 27 | Electrical | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | P6 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 15 | Engine | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1955 (6 seasons)▾
19553 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | P9 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 17 | Fuel leak | 0 |
19545 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | Accident | 0 |
19537 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | P16 | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | Spun off | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 24 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P7 | 0 |
19524 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | Transmission | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | Accident | 0 |
19517 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 20 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 15 | P7 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 9 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 13 | Transmission | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 8 | P9 | 0 |
19506 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 13 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 15 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 6 | Overheating | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 10 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 9 | P5 | 2 |