Biography

Gérard Ducarouge was a distinguished French engineer and Formula 1 car designer celebrated for his contributions to motorsport engineering. After earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from the École Nationale Technique d’Aéronautique, he began his career at Nord Aviation, working on missile projects. In 1965, he transitioned to motorsport by joining Matra's racing division, where he played a pivotal role in designing the Matra MS80. This car secured the 1969 Formula 1 World Championship for Jackie Stewart. Ducarouge's tenure at Matra also included overseeing the development of the Matra MS670, which achieved three consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1972 to 1974.