Killed in the French GP. Extremely verstatile, he raced in most disciplines, including NASCAR, but was particulary excellent in sportscars. He was good friends with Guy Ligier, who named all his future F1 cars JS after Jo. He grew up in Madagascar, and he later worked there, which gave him the funds to race, starting off in Africa, before his move, with great success, to Europe. He hadn't intended to drive at the French GP and was about to leave on a holiday when given the chance to drive.

Biography last updated 16 Mar 2013