Jeho prvním startem byla Rallye Monte Carlo 1973, kde startoval s vozem Alpine A110 a zvítězil. V roce 1981 se s vozem Ferrari 308 GTB stal vicemistrem Evropy.
Andruet took three WRC event wins during his career; 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, 1974 Tour de Corse and 1977 San Remo Rally. [1 ] The 1973 Monte Carlo was the first ever rally in the FIA World Rally Championship.
French racing legend Jean-Claude Andruet achieved impressive results both in rallying and circuit racing, scoring wins in some of the world's greatest races
Gilles Andruet (born 30 March 1958, Versailles – 22 August 1995 near Saulx-les-Chartreux, Essonne) was a French chess player, an International Master and a former national champion. [1 ] He was the son of rally driver Jean-Claude Andruet.