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My Take
Jean Todt is one of those figures who quietly shaped motorsport history more than most people realize. I find him fascinating precisely because he operated in the background — a former rally co-driver who became the architect of some of the most dominant eras in racing. His time running Scuderia Ferrari as team principal gave Michael Schumacher the machinery to win five consecutive Formula 1 World Championships from 2000 to 2004, a dynasty that felt almost unfair to watch. Then he pivoted again, becoming FIA president from 2009 to 2021 and steering global motorsport governance for over a decade. Not many people successfully reinvent themselves three times at that level. The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour says everything about how France rates him, and honestly, so does the sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jean Todt
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャン・トッド
- Reading
- じゃん・とっど
- Born
- February 25, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Pierrefort, Cantal, France
- Occupation
- co-driver / team manager
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- 2019 Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles
- Order of Saint Agatha
- Order of Merit of Senegal
- 2002 Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2015 Order of Friendship
- 2011 Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th class
- 1991 Officer of the National Order of Merit
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jean Todt born?
Born February 25, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Jean Todt from?
Jean Todt is from Pierrefort, Cantal, France.
What does Jean Todt do?
Jean Todt works as co-driver, team manager.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.