Photos of François Duret's cars

Silverstone 6 HoursSilverstone World Championship 6 Hours11.5.1980
99 - Gipfast Special Aston Martin #DP/801/H - Ault & Wiborg Ltd.Gipfast D.P.L.M. #DP/801/H - Aston Martin V8 5340 cc N/AGTP
Ault & Wiborg Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Preece (GB)/Simon Phillips (GB)
DNS: Richard Jenvey (GB); listed, never drove: Robin Hamilton (GB), François Duret (GB)		Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 29th (1:47.1600)
Colours: white (+blue/red/gold)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 08/04/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and Rupert Lowes
Silverstone 6 HoursPace 6 Hours, a round of The FIA World Endurance Championship for Manufacturers16.5.1982
3939 - De Cadenet Lola Ford (Lola) - Dorset Racing AssociatesDe Cadenet Lola # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard de Dryver (B)/Mike Wilds (GB)
listed, never drove: François Duret (GB)		Result: not classified
Grid: 20th (1:29.4700)
Colours: white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks and Jan Hettler
Silverstone 6 HoursPace 6 Hours, a round of The FIA World Endurance Championship for Manufacturers16.5.1982
5858 - Lola T298 Ford #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing Associates/Olympus CamerasLola T298 #T290-HU22 - Ford Cosworth BDG L4 4v DOHC 1955 cc N/AGr.6
Dorset Racing Associates/Olympus Cameras (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roy Baker (GB)/Eddie Arundel (GB)/Nick Faure (GB)
DNS: François Duret (GB)		Result: 21st
Grid: 28th (1:32.6400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 22/02/2009Photo by courtesy of: Julian Roberts
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresXXVIII. ADAC 1000Km Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1982
4545 - Lola T298 Ford #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing AssociatesLola T298 #T290-HU22 - Ford Cosworth BDX L4 4v DOHC 2000 cc N/AGr.6
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roy Baker (GB)/François Duret (GB)/Nick Faure (GB)
listed, never drove: Tony Birchenhough (GB)		Result: 21st
Grid: 20th (8:42.0700)
Colours: dark green (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Norbert Vogel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1982
3939 - De Cadenet Lola Ford (Lola) - Dorset Racing AssociatesDe Cadenet Lola # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC
Dorset Racing Associates (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Wilds (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)/François Duret (GB)
listed, never drove: Salmon, Martin Birrane (IRL), Tony Birchenhough (GB), Richard Jones (GB)		Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 45th (4:00.2900)
Colours: white (+red/black)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 13/08/2007Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Moriniere, Julian Roberts and Jacques Vigné
Silverstone 1000 KilometresGrand Prix International 1000 Kms8.5.1983
5555 - De Cadenet Lola Ford (Lola) - François DuretDe Cadenet Lola # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC
François Duret (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Wilds (GB)/François Duret (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)Result: 12th
Grid: 20th (1:28.5200)
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans19.6.1983
6565 - De Cadenet Lola Ford (Lola) - François DuretDe Cadenet Lola # (Lola) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC Junior
François Duret (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Sheldon (GB)/François Duret (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)
listed, never drove: John Gaate (GB), Mike Wilds (GB)		Result: not classified
Grid: 38th (3:56.4200)
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 28/02/2015Photo by courtesy of: Sonny Jones, Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and hoslotfrance
Silverstone 1000 KilometresGrand Prix International 1000 kms13.5.1984
9999 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - J.Q.F. EngineeringTiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
J.Q.F. Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jeremy Rossiter (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)/François Duret (GB)Result: did not finish (Rear wheel bearing)
Grid: 39th (1:35.9500)
Colours: white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans17.6.1984
9999 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - JQF Engineering Ltd.Tiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
JQF Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Duret (GB)/Jeremy Rossiter (GB)
did not practice: Roy Baker (GB)		Result: did not start (Blown engine)
Grid: (4:45.7200) - 55th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 12/12/2003Photo by courtesy of: Patrice Mahe
Spa 1000 Kilometres1000 km Rothmans Spa-Francorchamps2.9.1984
9999 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - RB PromotionTiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
RB Promotion (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Smith (GB)/Jeremy Rossiter (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)
listed, never drove: François Duret (GB)		Result: 17th
Grid: 20th (2:32.0300)
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 02/08/2022Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens and Norbert Vogel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans16.6.1985
9898 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - R. Baker Promotions FordTiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
R. Baker Promotions Ford (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Duret (GB)/David Andrews (GB)/Duncan Bain (GB)
listed, never drove: Paul Smith (GB), David Ovey (GB), Roy Baker (GB), Costas Los (GR)		Result: not classified
Grid: 48th (4:18.7100) - 52nd fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman