François Picard (racing driver)

François Picard (26 April 1921 – 29 April 1996^[1]) was a racing driver from France. He participated in one Formula One Grand Prix, on 19 October 1958. He scored no championship points. This race was his last, as he crashed his Cooper into Olivier Gendebien's Ferrari, which had spun in front of him, and Picard suffered serious injuries. He eventually recovered, but never raced again.

François Picard

Born	(1921-04-26)26 April 1921 Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône, France
Died	29 April 1996(1996-04-29) (aged 75) Nice, France
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	French
Active years	1958
Teams	Rob Walker Racing Team
Entries	1
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1958 Moroccan Grand Prix

Complete Formula One results

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Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	WDC	Points
1958	RRC Walker Racing Team	Cooper T43 (F2)	Climax Straight-4	ARG	MON	NED	500	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	POR	ITA	MOR Ret	NC	0