Laurent A�ello is a French former race car driver, most notable for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998, the British Touring Car Championship in 1999, and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters series in 2002. His racing career lasted from 1988 until 2005, and, in addition to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the BTCC and DTM, saw him enter the International Formula 3000, the French Supertouring Championship, the Italian Super Touring Championship, and the Super Tourenwagen Cup, in addition to several other series. He took the CFS title in 1994, and the STW title in 1997. 

May 23rd, 1969 in Fontenay-aux-Roses (Age 54)