All American Racers’ DGF Formula Ford has its first track test at Willow Springs Raceway (1977). 1 – Jean-Pierre Jabouille drives...
The 2018 edition of Tour Auto Optic 2000, set for April 23-28 between Paris and Nice — by way of...
October 2017 Matra Racing DVD, The Rebirth Many years ago I was drawn to the vibrancy of the Matra pit garage and listened to the song of the V12 engine—sans ear plugs. Today, my tinnitus is a constant reminder of the madness of my youth. Produced by Big Picture Media...
Nearly 50 years ago I stood on the bank at Mulsanne Corner and watched the bright French sun flash on...
Today, I believe, drivers are arriving in Formula One far too early in their racing career. The top echelon of...
Initially, Jean-Pierre Jabouille made his mark in France’s national Formula Three racing in 1968. Not only did he race, but he also maintained his own car and earned enough money to move continually forward to the next meetings. At the time, a certain François Cevert was dominating the French F3...
What kind of racing driver is it who forgets how many times he’s won? One of the most successful, of...
John Cannon Jean Pierre Jabouille 2 Jochen Rindt, at the wheel of a Roy Winkelmann Racing Brabham BT23, wins the...
Jean Sage, who headed up Renault’s original factory effort in Formula One, has died at the age of 68 at his home in Annecy, France. Originally a rally codriver, sports car racer, and Formula Three driver, Sage became involved with Gerard Larrousse and Paul Archembaud in creating the Ecurie Elf...
Rene Arnoux learned his trade the hard way, as he fought for the European Formula Two Championship against tough nuts...
Jacques Laffite has enjoyed a reputation for many years as an open and straightforward person, willing to talk seriously about...
The FIA regulations governing Formula One for 1977 allowed for a 3-liter normally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter turbo-charged engine. Both were supposed to give similar power output, but I didn’t think the comparison was very fair. When Renault and Elf decided to enter the championship, they chose this unconventional...
French Formula One racing legends Alain Prost and Jean-Pierre Jabouille recently made their respective returns to active competition when the...
I think I would point to three big moments in my past career, in addition to what I am doing...
