Bruno Besson

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Bruno Besson
Nationality Flag of France.svg French
Born (1979-09-26) 26 September 1979 (age 43)
St. Germain-en-Laye, France
Racing licence FIA Gold Driver.png FIA Gold

Bruno Besson (born 26 September 1979 in St. Germain-en-Laye) is a French racing driver. He has competed in such series as World Series by Nissan and the French Formula Three Championship. He won the Eurocup Formula Renault championship in 1998.

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24 Hours of Le Mans results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassLapsPos.Class
Pos.
2004 Flag of France.svg Noël del Bello Racing Flag of France.svg Sylvain Boulay
Flag of France.svg Jean-Luc Maury-Laribière
Reynard 2KQ-Volkswagen LMP1122DNFDNF
2007 Flag of France.svg Courage Compétition Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alexander Frei
Flag of France.svg Jonathan Cochet
Courage LC70-AER LMP130426th9th

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    Sporting positions
    Preceded by Eurocup Formula Renault champion
    1998
    Succeeded by