Johnny - real name Georges-Francis - got away from the rat-race and lived on a canal barge for years. However, he was badly burnt in a boat accident in the 1980's when a gas canister exploded. A few years before his death, he reappeared at historic festivals. Died after a short illness. The 1966 French Formula 3 champion and the 1969 European Formula 2 Champion, Servoz-Gavin seemed set for a great Formula 1 career, especially as he had signed full-time for Tyrrell in 1970. But he suffered an eye injury in an off-road drive before the season started and this led to his racing retirement before the season was half-way through.

Biography last updated 27 Feb 2016