Leicester鈥檚 unsung hero of the British Grand Prix
Leicester鈥檚 Bob Gerard was one of Britain鈥檚 top racing drivers of the post-war period.
Leicester鈥檚 Bob Gerard was one of Britain鈥檚 top racing drivers of the early post-war period.
At the very first World Championship event, the1950 British Grand Prix, he beat the odds and became the first British car to pass the finish line, driving an ancient outclassed ERA (English Racing Automobiles) car.
Gerard participated in numerous top-level motor racing events, including eight World Championship Formula One Grands Prix. His achievements were honoured by the owners of the Mallory Park track in Leicestershire, when they named the circuit's most prominent bend 鈥楪erard's鈥�.
麻豆社 Leicester鈥檚 Ben Jackson went to meet Pip Greasley and Julian Gerard 鈥� Bob Gerard鈥檚 cousin 鈥� who have written a book about Bob Gerard鈥檚 remarkable life.
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