Ex-F1 driver François Cevert was a name Sports Car Digest was not too familiar with until recently when we stumbled across a three-part YouTube video documentary on the Frenchman. The videos are an interesting look at this talented driver that was taken from us just as he really started to shine. Plus, the 1970s racing footage is incredible. Take a look.
When Jackie Stewart had a hard time getting around François Cevert in an F2 race at Crystal Palace in 1969, Stewart told his team manager Ken Tyrrell to keep an eye on the young Frenchman. This personal recommendation was to pay off in 1970, as when Tyrrell needed a new driver at short notice Stewart’s recommendation was still in his mind. Tyrrell later commented on the reason for Cevert’s appointment to the Formula One team that “everybody said it was [French oil company and Tyrrell sponsor] Elf, but it was really what Jackie said about him.”
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