News Details
A pointless drive to sixth for Patrick Gaillard
French driver Patrick Gaillard celebrates his 66th birthday today, so it's only appropriate we remember his single F1 claim to fame. Gaillard competed in two Grands Prix with Mo Nunn's Ensign team in 1979, without anything to show for it. He was called back to the team a year later, at the 1980 Spanish GP in Jarama. The Frenchman put in a good effort to finish 6th in a race won by Alan Jones. The world championship point he deserved eluded Gaillard however, because the race had gone ahead without the Ferrari, Renault and Alfa Romeo manufacturer teams following a dispute between FOCA and FISA, the sport's governing body at the time. The event was therefore declared anon-championship race....
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
A 6-year-old with a steely look of determination
Pierre Gasly celebrates his 22nd birthday today, and it's an important...
8y ago from F1i.com
Video: Button celebrates birthday with Ricciardo
Go behind-the-scenes with Jenson Button during his birthday celebrations...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
French GP adds historic sportscars to support bill
For its return to the F1 calendar this summer, the French GP will offer...
8y ago from F1i.com
Renault to partner French Grand Prix
Renault is revving up its preparations for the return of F1 to France...
8y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi admits he struggled to “stop...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP discussing the introduction of a rider transfer...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez says “stupid, unacceptable” mistake...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers as MotoGP season resumes with the...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Graham Rahal confirms partnership between DRR and RLL...
Last month, Dreyer and Reinbold Racing announced that it had purchased an...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Palou and Wanser push back on backmarker traffic...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Rinus VeeKay’s momentum continues with another top 5...
Rinus VeeKay finished just off the podium in Sunday’s Grand Prix of...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou “more comfortable” after Portland win...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What to expect from WRC Rally Scotland after FIA test...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal join Liverpool and Tottenham in race for...
Pedro Neto has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer....
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal attacker in talks to leave the club as London...
Reiss Nelson has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer....
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal vs Como Prediction and Betting Tips | August...
With the new campaign just around the corner, Arsenal play their final...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal express interest in signing 26-year-old...
Arsenal have allegedly approached Chelsea forward Pedro Neto's camp to...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 legend's son gets stuck behind a TRUCK leaving pitlane...
Giuliano Alesi, the son of F1 legend Jean Alesi,... Read More »
52m ago from GPFans.com
How did Newey assess Aston Martin’s difficult 2026 start?
Aston Martin team principal and technical chief... Read More »
2h ago from F1Technical.net
F1 Summer Break: Lewis and Kim unfiltered, Russell engaged...
F1’s summer break is in full swing after 11... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
