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'''Loïc Bigois''' (born September 19, 1960 in [[Aix-en-Provence]], [[France]]) is a [[Formula One]] [[aerodynamicist]].
'''Loïc Bigois''' (born 19 September 1960) is a French [[Formula One]] [[aerodynamicist]]. He is currently the Head of Aerodynamic Operations at [[Scuderia Ferrari]].


==Career==
After studying engineering in [[Paris]] and [[Aix-en-Provence]], Bigois relocated to [[Toulouse]] and began working in the [[aerospace]] industry. He was recruited by the [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]] F1 team in 1990 and for several years moved between the mid-field teams. In the late 1990s he returned to Ligier and remained as Chief Designer through the transition to [[Prost Grand Prix]] before being recruited by [[Minardi]] to become their Head of Aerodynamics in mid-2001.
After studying engineering at the [[Conservatoire national des arts et métiers]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grandprix.com/people/loic-bigois.html|title=People: Loic Bigois|website=www.grandprix.com|accessdate=14 February 2024}}</ref> Bigois relocated to [[Toulouse]] and began working in the [[aerospace]] industry. He was recruited by the [[Equipe Ligier|Ligier]] F1 team in 1990 and for several years moved between the mid-field teams. In the late 1990s he returned to Ligier and remained as Chief Designer through the transition to [[Prost Grand Prix]] before being recruited by [[Minardi]] to become their Head of Aerodynamics in mid-2001.


In 2003 he was recruited by [[Williams F1|Williams]] as Chief Aerodynamicist, succeededing [[Antonia Terzi]]. Bigois worked alongside [[Jörg Zander]] who replaced [[Gavin Fisher]] as Chief Designer in September 2005. Both Bigois and Zander worked under Technical Director [[Sam Michael]].
In 2003 he was recruited by [[Williams F1|Williams]] as Aerodynamicist. Bigois worked alongside [[Jörg Zander]] who replaced [[Gavin Fisher]] as Chief Designer in September 2005. Both Bigois and Zander worked under Technical Director [[Sam Michael]].


On 2 July 2007, it was announced that he had agreed to join the [[Honda Racing F1]] team and as a result, was suspended by Williams.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2007/7/6391.html |title=Honda continue technical recruitment drive |publisher=Formula1.com |date=2 July 2007 |accessdate=27 January 2011}}</ref>
On 2 July 2007, it was announced that he had agreed to join the [[Honda Racing F1]] team and as a result, was suspended by Williams.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2007/7/6391.html |title=Honda continue technical recruitment drive |publisher=Formula1.com |date=2 July 2007 |access-date=27 January 2011}}</ref>


In 2009, the team was reformed as [[Brawn GP]] but Bigois continued in the role of Head of Aerodynamics. Brawn GP subsequently won both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships, leading to Bigois being awarded the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.f1technical.net/news/13809 |title=Brawn GP aerodynamicist wins Dino Toso award
In 2009, the team was reformed as [[Brawn GP]] but Bigois continued in the role of Head of Aerodynamics. Brawn GP subsequently won both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships, leading to Bigois being awarded the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.f1technical.net/news/13809 |title=Brawn GP aerodynamicist wins Dino Toso award
|publisher=F1Technical.net |date=25 November 2009 |accessdate=27 January 2011}}</ref>
|publisher=F1Technical.net |date=25 November 2009 |access-date=27 January 2011}}</ref>


Bigois was the Head of Aerodynamics at [[Mercedes GP]] which bought out [[Brawn GP]] following their double championship winning season until he decided to leave the team in June 2012.<ref>www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/99920/</ref>
Bigois was the Head of Aerodynamics at [[Mercedes-Benz in Formula One|Mercedes GP]] which bought out [[Brawn GP]] following their double championship winning season until he decided to leave the team in June 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/99920/|title = Mercedes confirms Bigois' departure from the team}}</ref>


Following his departure from the Mercedes team, rumours emerging in Italian (Autosprint) and French (AutoHebo) newspapers are linking Bigois with the Maranello-based team [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. Bigois would join Ferrari as Head of Aerodynamics before the end of the year, after a long gardening leave period.<ref>http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-signs-new-aero-boss-bigois-report/</ref>
Following his departure from the Mercedes team, rumours emerging in Italian (Autosprint) and French (AutoHebdo) newspapers linked Bigois with the Maranello-based team [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. Bigois would join Ferrari as Head of Aerodynamics before the end of the year, after a long period of [[gardening leave]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-signs-new-aero-boss-bigois-report/ |title=F1: Ferrari signs new aero boss Bigois - report {{!}} News {{!}} Motorsport.com |website=www.motorsport.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525142052/http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-signs-new-aero-boss-bigois-report/ |archive-date=2012-05-25}}</ref>


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Loïc Bigois
Personal information
Birth nameLoïc Bigois
NationalityFrench
Born (1960-09-19) 19 September 1960 (age 64)
Aix-en-Provence, France
Years active1990–present
Sport
SportFormula One
TeamScuderia Ferrari

Loïc Bigois (born 19 September 1960) is a French Formula One aerodynamicist. He is currently the Head of Aerodynamic Operations at Scuderia Ferrari.

Career

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After studying engineering at the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers,[1] Bigois relocated to Toulouse and began working in the aerospace industry. He was recruited by the Ligier F1 team in 1990 and for several years moved between the mid-field teams. In the late 1990s he returned to Ligier and remained as Chief Designer through the transition to Prost Grand Prix before being recruited by Minardi to become their Head of Aerodynamics in mid-2001.

In 2003 he was recruited by Williams as Aerodynamicist. Bigois worked alongside Jörg Zander who replaced Gavin Fisher as Chief Designer in September 2005. Both Bigois and Zander worked under Technical Director Sam Michael.

On 2 July 2007, it was announced that he had agreed to join the Honda Racing F1 team and as a result, was suspended by Williams.[2]

In 2009, the team was reformed as Brawn GP but Bigois continued in the role of Head of Aerodynamics. Brawn GP subsequently won both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships, leading to Bigois being awarded the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award.[3]

Bigois was the Head of Aerodynamics at Mercedes GP which bought out Brawn GP following their double championship winning season until he decided to leave the team in June 2012.[4]

Following his departure from the Mercedes team, rumours emerging in Italian (Autosprint) and French (AutoHebdo) newspapers linked Bigois with the Maranello-based team Scuderia Ferrari. Bigois would join Ferrari as Head of Aerodynamics before the end of the year, after a long period of gardening leave.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "People: Loic Bigois". www.grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Honda continue technical recruitment drive". Formula1.com. 2 July 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  3. ^ "Brawn GP aerodynamicist wins Dino Toso award". F1Technical.net. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  4. ^ "Mercedes confirms Bigois' departure from the team".
  5. ^ "F1: Ferrari signs new aero boss Bigois - report | News | Motorsport.com". www.motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012.
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