Description: (French Grand Prix Motorcycle Road Racer and Formula One Driver)
Jean-Pierre Beltoise was a renowned French racing driver who competed in Formula One and various other racing series during the 1960s and 1970s. He began his career in Formula Two and later transitioned to Formula One, achieving success with teams such as Matra and BRM. Beltoise demonstrated his talent by winning several races, including the prestigious 1972 Monaco Grand Prix. In addition to Formula One, he excelled in touring car racing and rallycross. Beltoise's versatility and skill were further showcased when he became a test driver for the Ligier F1 team and continued racing across different disciplines until the 1980s.