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In 1978, Didier Pironi won at Le Mans with Renault-Alpine

As Didier Pironi would have turned 74 this Thursday, March 26, 2026, let's look back at his victory at the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans with Renault.Alpine and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud.

Published 26/03/2026 à 09:00

Medhi Casaurang

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In 1978, Didier Pironi won at Le Mans with Renault-Alpine

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This article is dedicated to the victory of Didier Pironi and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud with Renault-Alpine at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1978 is from the AUTOhebdo Collector Alpine at the 24 Hours of Le Mans released in May 2024 and still available on the online store.

This time, it's no longer a question of playing the role of host of ceremonies without compensation. After a stinging defeat suffered solely for reasons of reliability

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Medhi Casaurang

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Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)

26/03/2026 at 09:41 a.m.

Most of them know me well, and know that I'm passionate aboutAlpine-Renault… and of course, that magnificent victory at Le Mans in 78. The observation is justified; Didier Pironi and JP Jaussaud must be credited with this great victory 🏆 👍. At the time, beating the Porsche armada was prodigious… First, the domination of Jabouille/Dépailler in the A443 until early morning, then the engine failure, and then Didier and JP, who went on to win the race… in the A442B. If anyone has this race on VHS or DVD, I'd be interested in buying it. alainkf1@pt.lu 😎👍. Alain Féguenne, F1 Competitions - 24 Hours of Le Mans - WEC. Have a great day everyone…

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Didier

26/03/2025 at 08:00 a.m.

Superb victory for a great driver

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RENE BOZEC

26/03/2025 at 07:42 a.m.

It's strange, I was there and yet I completely forgot about this race, except that it was very hot, unlike the previous year which was much more exciting.

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Champagne maker Olivier

26/03/2025 at 06:10 a.m.

Hello everyone, Why is Jean-Pierre Jaussaud mentioned in the article and not in the title? Giving Didier Pironi the spotlight is great, but his teammate deserves it too. Perhaps you think I'm nitpicking?

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