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  1. DAYTONASME

    DAYTONASME Formula Junior

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    BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Belgian Paul Frere, a Le Mans 24 Hours winner in 1960, has died at the age of 91, Belgian media reported on Sunday.

    The Web site of Le Soir newspaper (www.lesoir.be) said Frere, who won at Le Mans in a Ferrari which he shared with compatriot Olivier Gendebien, died on Saturday.

    Frere started 11 Formula One races between 1952 and 1956, finishing second for Ferrari in his final grand prix at his home Spa-Francorchamps circuit in 1956.
     
  2. speedy_sam

    speedy_sam F1 Veteran

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    RIP. It was fun reading his articles in R&T in the 80s
     
  3. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    like sam, i spent many years enjoying his articles. i remember well, his acounts of his 308 0wnership and his stories were actually key to my ferrari dreams. your class will be missed.

    r.i.p.
     
  4. yzee

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    One of many reasons I have always bought R&T.
     
  5. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    RIP Mr. Frere, I loved R&T for 3 reasons, 1) Rob Walker 2) Paul Frere 3) Peter Egan. Otherwise the magazine sucks now. Mr. Frere always wrote exceptional articles about Ferrari's and it was a privilege to read his articles.
     
  6. dark angel

    dark angel Rookie

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    it's sad to let him go! but he will remain special for most of us! RIP
     
  7. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    +1
     
  8. Lindsay_Ross

    Lindsay_Ross Formula Junior

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    I still remember the article he did about the F40, 959, and Diablo. Amazing.

    He passed away exactly 1 week later than my grandfather, though he 4 years older. 91 vs. 87. RIP 2 great men with stories to tell for days.
     
  9. jelpspeed

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  10. barcheta

    barcheta F1 Rookie

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    Wow... 91. We should all be so lucky to be able to enjoy our hobbies that long. RIP.
     
  11. SWB

    SWB Formula Junior

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    I was also a big fan of his writing in R&T. He is dearly missed. I recall in one of his articles, his frustration at Mclaren for not giving him and Phil Hill approval to flog the F1 for one of the magazine's supercar comparos.
     

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