Jean-Claude Andruet
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born |
August 13, 1942 Montreuil |
| World Rally Championship record | |
| Active years | 1973–1986, 1995 |
| Co-driver |
 Michele Petit |
| Teams | Lancia, Citroën, Alpine Renault Ferrari |
| Rallies | 29 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Rally wins | 3 |
| Podiums | 7 |
| Stage wins | 52 |
| Total points | 43 |
| First rally | 1973 Monte Carlo Rally |
| First win | 1973 Monte Carlo Rally |
| Last win | 1977 San Remo Rally |
| Last rally | 1995 Monte Carlo Rally |
Jean-Claude Andruet (born August 13, 1942 in Montreuil) is a retired French professional rally driver who competed in the World Rally Championship.
Andruet took three WRC event wins during his career; 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, 1974 Tour de Corse and 1977 San Remo Rally.[1] The 1973 Monte Carlo was the first ever rally in the FIA World Rally Championship. His best placement in the overall drivers' championship was 13th in 1982. He also competed in the European Rally Championship he won in 1970 and finished second overall in 1981.[2]
Andruet's son Gilles was a chess player and was murdered in 1995 in murky circumstances.
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| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Harry Källström |
European Rally Champion 1970 |
Succeeded by Sobiesław Zasada |
| Records | ||
| Preceded by None |
Youngest Rally Winner 30 years, 169 days (1973 Monte Carlo Rally) |
Succeeded by Stig Blomqvist 26 years, 203 days (1973 Swedish Rally) |
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