Marcel Renault
Marcel Renault (born 1871 or 1872 – 25 May 1903) was a French industrialist and racing driver, co‑founder of the automobile company Renault, and brother of Louis and Fernand Renault. The three brothers founded Renault on 25 February 1899. Louis and Marcel began racing the cars they built one year later. Marcel died at age 31 on 25 May 1903 from injuries sustained the previous day during the Paris–Madrid race.[1]
After his death, a statue was erected in his memory; it was destroyed by German attacks during World War II.
See also
- Louis Renault
- Renault
References
- ↑ Scalextric, Champions of Rally. Vol. I – The Birth of Rallying. Altaya, 2008. ISBN 978-84-487-2507-5. pp. 8–9.