Gachot, Bertrand (B/F)

b 22/12/1962 (Luxembourg)

Holds dual French/Belgian nationality.


1979 - 1982 - Karting
1982 - Winner of the Volant Elf au Paul Ricard
1983 - Winfield Racing School
1984 - Benelux FF1600 Champion. 3rd in FF1600 Festival at Brands Hatch
1985 - British FF1600 Champion. Esso FF1600, 2nd
1986 - British FF2000 Champion, European FF2000, 2nd
1987 - British F3, 2nd, 3 wins (Brands, Silverstone, Thruxton).
       European F3 Cup at Silverstone, 3rd. European F3, 6th
1988 - F3000 (Spirit), 5th (2nd Vallelunga, Silverstone)
1989 - 14 races (Onyx), DNQ=9
1990 - 16 races (Coloni), DNQ=16
1991 - 11 races (10 Jordan, 1 Larrousse), 4 pts., 12th
       Missed five races due to stay in UK jail after assaulting London
       Taxi driver with CS Gas (banned in UK) after traffic altercation.
       Won Le Mans 24Hrs (Mazda)
1992 - 16 races (Larrousse) 1 pt., 17th. DSQ=1 (push-start after being
       punted off by Grouillard). 4th in Le Mans 24hrs (Mazda)
1993 - IndyCar at Toronto, Touring cars/GT racing with Honda
1994 - 16 races (Pacific), no points. DNQ=11. 14th in Le Mans 24hrs (Honda)
1995 - 11 races (Pacific), 0 points. Drove Honda NSX GT1 in Le Mans 24hrs
       Belgian Procar (Honda Accord): 5th R2 Zolder. 4th in Porsche Supercup
       at Spa.
1997 - Le Mans 24 Hrs (Kremer Racing Porsche 911 GT1), retired due to engine
       (with C.Bouchut & A.Evans)
       Japanese GT Championship (Toyota Supra) with P.Belmondo
       Mar 30   Suzuka          11th
       Aug 10   Fuji            5th