was hospitalized for 14 days in intensive care. Frère died on 23 February 2008 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (France). Turn 15 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, formerly the first part of the Stavelot corner, has been renamed in his honour. Rowing champion Frère was also a successful rower winning three Belgian championships. In 1946 and 1947 he won the national title in a coxless four. In 1946, he also won it with the coxed four. Racing record Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results Complete 12 Hours of Sebring results References 1917 births 2008 deaths Sportspeople from Le Havre Belgian racing drivers Belgian Formula One drivers Hersham and Walton Motors Formula One drivers Gordini Formula One drivers Ferrari Formula One drivers Motoring journalists 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans winning drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers 24 Hours of Spa drivers Ecurie Nationale Belge Formula One drivers 12 Hours of Reims drivers Porsche Motorsports drivers