Okay, so, about this whole “when will Cevert enter F1” thing. I was really digging into this the other day, and let me tell you, it got me thinking about the good old days of racing. It all started when I was browsing through some old F1 forums – yeah, I’m a bit of a nerd for that stuff.
First, I stumbled upon a post in this small community, I think it’s called Formula1_world or something. These guys were talking about all sorts of F1 history. That’s where I saw the name Cevert, and it rang a bell. So I started digging, trying to find out when this guy actually joined F1.
I learned that Cevert was spotted by Jackie Stewart, this legendary three-time world champ, in a Formula 2 race. Stewart, being the sharp guy he is, told his team boss, Ken Tyrrell, to sign him up. So, it was Stewart who really opened the door for Cevert in F1. After that, I checked some old race results, and it looks like Cevert’s first full season was pretty decent.
- He had a rough start, not finishing in the first three races.
- But then, he bounced back and got second place at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. That must have been a big deal for him, racing in his home country.
- He grabbed two more second-place finishes and a third.
- And guess what? He even won at Watkins Glen, which was the last race of the season. That was his only win, but still, what a way to end the year!
But here’s where it gets really interesting. I read somewhere that Stewart was planning to retire, and Cevert was supposed to take his spot as the main driver for Tyrrell. It’s wild to think about what could have been. Sadly, Cevert’s death changed everything, and Stewart ended up not racing in what would have been his 100th and final race.
Then I started thinking about how tough it is to break into F1, especially nowadays. I found this discussion about whether 25 is too old to start, and it seems like it’s not impossible, but definitely harder. And for a team like Alpine, it seems like money is a big issue. I heard they might be switching to Mercedes engines because it’s cheaper than making their own. It’s all about the business side of things, I guess.
Anyway, that’s my little deep dive into Cevert’s F1 entry. It’s a mix of triumph and tragedy, and it really shows you how unpredictable and emotional this sport can be. It’s not just about the cars and the speed, but also the people and their stories.
