GĂ©rard Ducarouge was a distinguished French engineer and Formula 1 car designer celebrated for his contributions to motorsport engineering. After earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Ăcole Nationale Technique dâAĂ©ronautique, he began his career at Nord Aviation, working on missile projects. In 1965, he transitioned to motorsport by joining Matra's racing division, where he played a pivotal role in designing the Matra MS80. This car secured the 1969