Robert Manzon

Robert Jean Joseph Manzon (12 April 1917 – 19 January 2015)[1] was a French racing driver.

At the time of his death, Manzon was the last surviving driver to have taken part in the first Formula One World Championship in 1950.

Manzon began his career as a mechanic and after World War II he started racing, initially with a Cisitalia D46.

Earning a contract with the Gordini team for 1948, Manzon won some minor races although his machinery was not always reliable.

[2] Manzon then returned to the Gordini team, but found little success in World Championship events.