François Cevert
born 25 Feb 1944 · raced 1970–1973
François Cevert was a stylish and exceptionally talented French driver, widely regarded as a future World Champion. His elegant driving style and charismatic personality quickly made him a fan favourite, and he formed a close bond with his Tyrrell teammate Jackie Stewart, who saw Cevert as his natural successor. Cevert competed in 46 Grands Prix, securing 1 victory and 13 podium finishes, showcasing his immense potential. His promising career was tragically cut short during practice for the 1973 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 5 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 2 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.75 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 1 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 0.33 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Jackie Stewart42 shared races · Compare with Jackie Stewart (1973)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Tyrrell | Cevert vs StewartFrançois Cevert vs Jackie Stewart | 5–9 |
| 1972 | Tyrrell | Cevert vs StewartFrançois Cevert vs Jackie Stewart | 3–8 |
| 1971 | Tyrrell | Cevert vs StewartFrançois Cevert vs Jackie Stewart | 3–8 |
| 1970 | March | Cevert vs StewartFrançois Cevert vs Jackie Stewart | 2–4 |
197315 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Accident | 0 | |
| 6 | Accident | 0 | |
| 11 | P5 | 2 | |
| 10 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 7 | P5 | 2 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | P4 | 3 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 25 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 9 | P106 places worse than season average (P3.5) | 0 | |
| 6 | P2 | 6 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than François Cevert’s average finish in 1973 (P3.5, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons1970–1972 (3 seasons)▾
197212 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | P24 places better than season average (P6.0) | 6 | |
| 6 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 14 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | P9 | 0 | |
| 5 | P104 places worse than season average (P6.0) | 0 | |
| 12 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 7 | P4 | 3 | |
| 5 | P24 places better than season average (P6.0) | 6 | |
| 12 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 12 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 8 | P9 | 0 | |
| 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than François Cevert’s average finish in 1972 (P6.0, retirements excluded).
197111 races, 1 winTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | P1 | 9 | |
| 3 | P6 | 1 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Engine | 0 | |
| 5 | P2 | 6 | |
| 10 | P106 places worse than season average (P4.4) | 0 | |
| 7 | P2 | 6 | |
| 12 | Accident | 0 | |
| 15 | Accident | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 9 | Accident | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than François Cevert’s average finish in 1971 (P4.4, retirements excluded).
19709 racesMarch▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Engine | 0 | |
| 17 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 4 | P9 | 0 | |
| 11 | P6 | 1 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P7 | 0 | |
| 14 | P7 | 0 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 15 | Engine | 0 |