Patrick Gaillard

A graduate of Formule Super Renault, Gaillard made his reputation in Formula 3 with a Chevron, finishing third in the 1978 European championship in a works B43 and winning rounds at Imola and the Nürburgring. He moved into Formula 2 for the 1979 season, but stepped into the Ensign seat vacated by Derek Daly at the French GP. The car was extremely difficult to handle, and Patrick, though very brave, qualified only twice in five races before he in turn was replaced by Marc Surer.

Gaillard made a brief return the following season to finish sixth in the infamous Spanish GP which was subsequently downgraded from championship status. He then picked up the odd Formula 2 ride before slipping from the limelight.