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My Take
Sebastien Bourdais fascinates me as the rare driver born in Le Mans itself, almost destined for the cockpit. With 37 wins he stands among the greatest in American open-wheel history, yet he keeps racing endurance machinery for Cadillac well into a long career. I am drawn to craftsmen over showmen, and Bourdais is exactly that: a quietly relentless technician who extracts speed from any category he enters. His longevity and adaptability across disciplines mark him as a true student of racing, and that devotion earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sébastien Bourdais
- Name (Japanese)
- セバスチャン・ボーデ
- Reading
- せばすちゃん・ぼーで
- Born
- February 28, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Le Mans, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- racing automobile driver / Formula One driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sébastien Bourdais born?
Born February 28, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Sébastien Bourdais from?
Sébastien Bourdais is from Le Mans, France.
What does Sébastien Bourdais do?
Sébastien Bourdais works as racing automobile driver, Formula One driver.
How tall is Sébastien Bourdais?
Sébastien Bourdais is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.