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- Birth nameJean-Pierre Jacques Paul Jarier
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- Jean-Pierre Jarier was born on July 10, 1946 in Charenton-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne, France. He is an actor, known for Ronin (1998), Taxi (1998) and Point mort (1984).
- Internationally renowned racing driver, rising to prominence in Formula 1 and Porsche Supercup racing.
- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for: Williams (1974 (1 GP Not Qualified)), Surtees (1974 (1 GP Not Qualified)), March (1971 (1 GP), 1973 (10 GPs)), Shadow (1974 (14 GPs)-1975 (13 GPs)-1976 (16 GPs)-1977 (1 GP)), ATS (1977 (10 GPs)-1978 (3 GPs)), Ligier (1977 (1 GP), 1981 (2 GPs), 1983 (15 GPs)), Lotus (1978 (2 GPs)), Tyrrell (1979 (12 GPs)-1980 (14 GPs)) and Osella (1981 (7 GPs)-1982 (13 GPs)). He started 134 Grands Prix, 3 Pole Positions, 3 Fastest Laps, 3 Podiums and 31.5 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 11th in 1979.
- Starting from pole position at the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix, Jean-Pierre Jarier dominated the race but retired on lap 49 due to an oil leak.
- Teammates in Formula One were: Peter Revson, Brian Redman, Bertil Roos, Tom Pryce, Hans Heyer, Hans Binder, Alan Jones, Jacques Laffite, Jochen Mass, Mario Andretti, Didier Pironi, Derek Daly, Mike Thackwell, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Beppe Gabbiani, Riccardo Patrese and Raul Boesel.
- Champion: French GT Championship (1999), French GT Championship (1998), European Formula 2 (1973).
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