Can anyone here on the forum explain why Ken Tyrrell always had such a strong connection with France? Why did Matra choose him, and why did he choose Matra for a technical partnership? And why did Ken Tyrrell consistently turn to France to recruit promising drivers like Cèvert, Depailler, Jarier, Jabouille, and Pironi? I am curious about this.
Ken Tyrrell and France
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Doug Nye
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Posted Today, 07:46
For his team's financial 'ealf. The French Formula Junior and Formula 2 racing calendar had for ten years largely sustained Tyrrell - and he was very well known and widely respected by French officialdom for providing competitive entries, always fulfilling his entry commitments as agreed, and for his occasional spats with them.
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Roger Clark
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Posted Today, 08:16
I imagine, also,that Matra and Elf were keen to have Jackie Stewart in one of thei cars when they moved up to Formula 2.
