Having been born within earshot of the Le Mans 24-hour race in France, that François Migault took to motor racing was no surprise. He was one of those drivers who showed great early promise, especially in Formula Three where he won the Volant Shell trophy, and in Formula Two where further outstanding results illuminated a sure path to Formula One. That promise was, however, unable to be realized, like many before him and many more to come. He made his…

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