Bernard Dudot

Biography

Bernard Dudot, born on January 30, 1939, in France, is a distinguished French engineer renowned for his contributions to Formula 1, particularly as a key figure behind Renault’s engine development. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers, Dudot joined Renault in the late 1960s, working on various automotive projects before transitioning to motorsport. In 1977, Dudot was instrumental in developing Renault’s pioneering 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, marking the first successful turbo era in Formula 1. This revolutionary engine powered Renault and later other teams, incl... Show more

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