Derek Gardner
(1931-2011)
British designer
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Derek Gardner (19 September 1931 in Warwick – 7 January 2011 in Lutterworth) designed advanced transmission systems. He joined Formula One while employed by Harry Ferguson Research, developing four-wheel drive systems for Matra in 1969. He met Ken Tyrrell in 1970 and Tyrrell chose Gardner to design his chassis. The first chassis, the Tyrrell 001, was built in his garage at home and was raced in the 1970 Canadian Grand Prix.
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19 September 1931
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| Died |
7 January 2011 (aged 79)
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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