André Milhoux

André Milhoux (9 December 1928 - date unknown) was a Belgian racing driver who competed in Formula One and sports car racing during the 1950s. Born in Bressoux, Liège, Belgium, Milhoux demonstrated his versatility by successfully handling large American cars in Belgian racing events, including huge Plymouths and Fords that were popular in European touring car competition during the era. His greatest sports car achievement came at the 1953 Mille Miglia, Italy's legendary open-road race, where he partnered with compatriot Paul Frère to win the 2-litre touring car class driving a Chrysler Saratoga, a remarkable achievement in one of motorsport's most demanding events. Milhoux also competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955, where he finished fifth overall and took second place in the 1100-1500cc class, sharing the car with Seidel, demonstrating his endurance racing capabilities against larger-engined competition.

He also finished fourth in the Paris 1000km in 1956, sharing an Equipe National Belge Ferrari with André Pilette, further establishing his credentials in international sports car racing. Milhoux's single Formula One World Championship appearance came at the 1956 German Grand Prix on 5 August 1956 at the Nürburgring. He drove a Gordini T32, taking over the entry from originally nominated driver André Pilette, who had injured himself in practice. Milhoux started the race but retired after completing only 15 laps due to engine failure, scoring no championship points.

Despite his brief Formula One career, Milhoux was regarded as a capable and versatile driver who could handle different types of racing machinery effectively. His partnership with the Belgian Equipe National Belge team, which fielded distinctive yellow Ferraris, made him part of Belgium's active racing scene during the 1950s. Milhoux's Formula One career came to an end following a crash in 1958 when he wrecked one of the team's yellow Ferraris during practice for the Spa Grand Prix, after which he retired from competitive motorsport. While his Formula One experience was limited to a single race, Milhoux's success in sports car racing, particularly his class victory at the Mille Miglia and strong performance at Le Mans, demonstrated his abilities as an endurance racing specialist.

He represented the many talented European drivers of the 1950s who competed primarily in sports car racing while occasionally entering Formula One events, contributing to the rich tapestry of motorsport during the era.