François Picard (racing driver)
François Picard (26 April 1921, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône – 29 April 1996, Nice[1]) was a racing driver from France. He participated in one Formula One Grand Prix, on 19 October 1958. He scored no championship points. This race was his last, as he crashed his Cooper into Olivier Gendebien's Ferrari, which had spun in front of him, and Picard suffered serious injuries. He eventually recovered, but never raced again.
| Born | 26 April 1921 |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 April 1996 (aged 75) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  French |
| Active years | 1958 |
| Teams | Rob Walker Racing Team |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix |
Complete Formula One results
(key)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | RRC Walker Racing Team | Cooper T43 (F2) | Climax Straight-4 | ARG | MON | NED | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | POR | ITA | MOR Ret |
NC | 0 |
References
- Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers — Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
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