Bertrand GACHOT

Bertrand Gachot is a Belgian former Formula 1 driver who competed in 47 Grands Prix between 1989 and the mid-1990s. Throughout his career, he drove for several teams including Pacific, Larrousse, Jordan, Coloni, and Onyx. Despite a consistent presence on the grid, Gachot did not achieve any race wins, podium finishes, or pole positions.

Over his Formula 1 tenure, Gachot scored a total of 5 championship points and set one fastest lap. Notably, he completed all his races without a single retirement, resulting in a 0.0% DNF rate, which is uncommon in the sport. His average positions gained per race stood at +2.45, indicating competitive racecraft relative to his qualifying positions.

Gachot’s career win and podium rates remained at zero, reflecting challenges in breaking into top-tier results during a highly competitive era. His participation spanned 37 years from his career start, highlighting longevity in motorsport though not continuous F1 competition. No wet-weather wins or podiums were recorded in his record.