François Cevert
François Cevert | |
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Cevert at the 1973 German Grand Prix | |
| Born | Albert François Cevert 25 February 1944 |
| Died | 6 October 1973 (aged 29) Watkins Glen, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Injuries sustained at the 1973 United States Grand Prix |
| Relatives | Jean-Pierre Beltoise (brother-in-law) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | French |
| Active years | 1969–1973 |
| Teams | Tecno, Tyrrell |
| Entries | 48 (47 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 13 |
| Career points | 89 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 2 |
| First entry | 1969 German Grand Prix |
| First win | 1971 United States Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1973 United States Grand Prix |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1970, 1972–1973 |
| Teams | Matra |
| Best finish | 2nd (1972) |
| Class wins | 0 |
Albert François Cevert (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃.swa se.vɛʁ]; 25 February 1944 – 6 October 1973) was a French racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1969 to 1973. Cevert won the 1971 United States Grand Prix with Tyrrell.
Cevert competed in Formula One for Tecno and Tyrrell, finishing third in the World Drivers' Championship in 1971.
During qualifying for the 1973 United States Grand Prix, Cevert was killed when he crashed his Tyrrell 006 in an attempt at his maiden pole position.