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| − | Bachot would | + | Bachot would be bought a Formula Three chassis for his 17th birthday in 1969. In 1970 he race in British Formula Three, using his mechanical skills to maintain the car himself, managing to win at Crystal Palace, and finishing an impressive 4th in the championship. He would go on to win the title in 1971 in dominant fashion, winning 3 races and 5 pole positions on the way. |
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Revision as of 14:38, 13 July 2018
Silvio Bachot (born 25th December 1952 in Metz, Grand Est, France) is a French former racing driver best known for his appearances in Formula One.
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Early Life
He was born to Frenchman Guillon Bachot, a Formula One team owner. Bachot spent his early life in England, due to his father's working commitments, and quickly developed a passion for motorsports, undoubtedly influenced by his father's career. He left school at 15, and then initially started working as a mechanic for his father's team. This experience would aid him in the future.
Lower formulae (1968-1971)
Bachot would be bought a Formula Three chassis for his 17th birthday in 1969. In 1970 he race in British Formula Three, using his mechanical skills to maintain the car himself, managing to win at Crystal Palace, and finishing an impressive 4th in the championship. He would go on to win the title in 1971 in dominant fashion, winning 3 races and 5 pole positions on the way.
Formula Two (1972-73)
Bachot progressed to European Formula Two in 1972, landing a drive at the March team. He would struggle in his first season, only managing 11 points, with a best finish of 4th at Pau and Imola. In his second season he would improve, with the help of works BMW engines, to second in the championship to Jean-Pierre Jarier. Unreliability and numerous accidents put an end to his title bid.
Formula One (1978-)
Bachot would find a drive in Formula One for 1978, with the Shadow team. The team however was on his last legs, using a 3-year-old chassis that did not work at all, which led to Bachot failing to pre-qualify for his first race at Spain.
After racing
After retiring from racing at the end of 2002, he went to support his son Jean-Maxime's racing career, as well as promoting young French racing talent. However, in 2019, he would make his international debut as a team owner, entering GB Racing into that year's GT Super Series. He would also establish a driver program that year, finding young drivers and managing them as they progress through motorsport across the world.
Personal Life
His father, Guillon (1919-2004) was an avid campaigner for the rights of small Formula One teams in the 1950s, and remained a controversial figure to his dying day. His mother (1928-1994) would live a quiet life, and not much more is known about her.
He had a son, Jean-Maxime, in 1977, who went on and became a racing driver himself.
Bachot registers himself as an atheist, and has been a strong critic of religions like Christianity and Islam, which has caused controversy in the past.
He resides in Holme on the Wolds in England, having bought a house there in 2003 after retiring from competitive racing. He previously resided in Fort Lauerdale, Florida during his CART career, and before that lived in Monaco and Coventry.
Complete Motorsports Career Results
Complete Formula 1 Results
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Points | WDC |
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| 1978 | Shadow Racing Team | Shadow DN5B | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | ARG | RSA | USW | ESP DNPQ |
MON | FRA | TUS | GBR | SUI | NED | GER | AUT | ITA | CAN | USA | 0* | —* | |
| North Star Racing | Lola T980 | Renzo DFV-2 3.0 V8 | BEL DNPQ |
*Season still in progress
