Sadly died recently. Spent over 35 years in Formula 1 - initially starting with Matra and was integral in the team's Formula 1 and sportscar success. After F1, Gerard worked as head of development at Matra and then as technical director at Venturi. He then returned to Matra as a development director and consultant, but he was also involved in historic events in France, especially anything to do with Lotus, whose fortunes he helped turn around in the mid 1980's.

Biography last updated 25 Feb 2015