Bernard Cahier Passes

[cosworth151]

Bernard Cahier, one of the foremost photojournalists in the history of Formula 1 has passed at the age of 81. He has been in F1 since the early 1950's. I have always been a huge fan of his work.

During World War II, Cahier fought with the Resistance, then with the French 2nd Armour Division and was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the American Presidential Citation for heroism.

He is the author of one of the finest F1 works ever in print, "F-Stops, Pit Stops, Laughter & Tears." The two volume slipcased set contains more than 1,300 black & white photographs over 768 pages. He accents this remarkable photo collection with stories of friendships developed along the way with racing icons such as Enzo Ferrari, Henry Ford, Huschke von Hanstein, Juan Manuel Fangio, Zora Arkov Duntov and many others. The accompanying text totals more than 142,000 words!

He started his F1 work with an old Kodak Retina II at Monza in 1952.

To my mind, he was the Jackie Stewrt of photographers. Simply the best.

Cos

[johnbull]

Another part of motor sport history. In the same mould as Jenks.

May they both rest in peace.

[Steven Roy]

I was under the impression he had died years ago.

For anyone with an interest in racing the Cahier Archive at www.f1-photo.com is a must.

[cosworth151]

He's a cool bit of trivia from AutoWeek's Story about him.

After the war he went to UCLA and became involved in the Southern California sports-car scene. He worked at Roger Barlow’s International Motors, the largest import-car dealership in Los Angeles at the time. One of his fellow salesmen was a young Phil Hill, and the chief mechanic was Ritchie Ginther.

It was a small world back then.

[Alianora La Canta]

It's sad news Rest in peace, Bernard.

[SennaMan]

yeah, go well bernard and thanks mate.

Your legacy lives on in your work and your son paul-henri is marvellously following your big footsteps.

Sadly miss ya.

[SennaMan]

I was under the impression he had died years ago.

For anyone with an interest in racing the Cahier Archive at www.f1-photo.com is a must.

thanks SR for this excellent find of the photos from both Father and Son. Wonderful talents. Is a great site and brings back and adds to great memories of F1; the races, drivers and personalities.

I had to add it to my 'Favourites' and no wonder I stay glued to the PC and don't get other things done.

So many images to enjoy and so little time.