#MarcelMongin

Marcel Edouard Mongin (6 November 1897 – 8 May 1972) was a French endurance racing driver and occasional Grand Prix competitor active in the 1930s. He first brought Delahaye into the spotlight at the 1935 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing fifth overall with co-driver “Michel Paris” in a straight-six Delahaye — an impressive debut for the marque. In 1937, Mongin returned to Le Mans paired with Joseph Paul in a Delahaye 135 CS, securing second place behind Wimille and Benoist’s Bugatti, and ahead of another Delahaye driven by Dreyfus and Stoffel. That same year, he also finished second at the Spa 24 Hours, again driving a Delahaye. Mongin occasionally competed in Grand Prix events as a privateer and achieved podium finishes, although detailed records are limited. His strongest performances came in endurance racing, particularly at Le Mans and Spa, where his consistency and skill contributed significantly to Delahaye’s reputation as a serious contender in international competition.

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