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François Cevert

born 25 Feb 1944 · raced 1970–1973

46Races
1Wins
13Podiums
28Top 10s
5.03Avg Position
8.93Avg Grid Pos
1Constructor Titles

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 Teams

Team
Wins
Podiums
Points (as awarded)
Races
Tyrrell1138837
March0019
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Top Circuits

Circuit
Wins
Avg Points (as awarded)
Races
Watkins Glen153
Nürburgring043
Circuit Park Zandvoort023
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza01.754
Circuit de Monaco013
Mosport International Raceway00.333
Red Bull Ring004
Kyalami003
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

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Related drivers

Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.

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Season by season

François Cevert season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
19734047
19726015
19713126
19702201
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Teammate head-to-heads

Every season François Cevert was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
1973
Tyrrell
François Cevert vs Jackie Stewart5–9
1972
Tyrrell
François Cevert vs Jackie Stewart3–8
1971
Tyrrell
François Cevert vs Jackie Stewart3–8
1970
March
François Cevert vs Jackie Stewart2–4
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Circuits raced

8 circuitsShow all▾
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Race results

197315 races▾
François Cevert race results in 1973
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
United States Grand PrixTyrrell—Accident0
Canadian Grand PrixTyrrell6Accident0
Italian Grand PrixTyrrell11P52
Austrian Grand PrixTyrrell10Suspension0
German Grand PrixTyrrell3P26
Dutch Grand PrixTyrrell3P26
British Grand PrixTyrrell7P52
French Grand PrixTyrrell4P26
Swedish Grand PrixTyrrell2P34
Monaco Grand PrixTyrrell4P43
Belgian Grand PrixTyrrell4P26
Spanish Grand PrixTyrrell3P26
South African Grand PrixTyrrell25Not classified0
Brazilian Grand PrixTyrrell9P100
Argentine Grand PrixTyrrell6P26
Earlier seasons1970–1972 (3 seasons)▾
197212 races▾
François Cevert race results in 1972
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
United States Grand PrixTyrrell4P26
Canadian Grand PrixTyrrell6Gearbox0
Italian Grand PrixTyrrell14Engine0
Austrian Grand PrixTyrrell20P90
German Grand PrixTyrrell5P100
British Grand PrixTyrrell12Spun off0
French Grand PrixTyrrell7P43
Belgian Grand PrixTyrrell5P26
Monaco Grand PrixTyrrell12Not classified0
Spanish Grand PrixTyrrell12Ignition0
South African Grand PrixTyrrell8P90
Argentine Grand PrixTyrrell17Gearbox0
197111 races, 1 win▾
François Cevert race results in 1971
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
United States Grand PrixTyrrell5P19
Canadian Grand PrixTyrrell3P61
Italian Grand PrixTyrrell5P34
Austrian Grand PrixTyrrell3Engine0
German Grand PrixTyrrell5P26
British Grand PrixTyrrell10P100
French Grand PrixTyrrell7P26
Dutch Grand PrixTyrrell12Accident0
Monaco Grand PrixTyrrell15Accident0
Spanish Grand PrixTyrrell12P70
South African Grand PrixTyrrell9Accident0
19709 races▾
François Cevert race results in 1970
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Mexican Grand PrixMarch9Engine0
United States Grand PrixMarch17Wheel0
Canadian Grand PrixMarch4P90
Italian Grand PrixMarch11P61
Austrian Grand PrixMarch9Engine0
German Grand PrixMarch14P70
British Grand PrixMarch14P70
French Grand PrixMarch13P110
Dutch Grand PrixMarch15Engine0