Jean Todt: Michelle Yeoh's partner is ​former Ferrari CEO

14 Mar 2023

Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt at the Oscars.

Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt at the Oscars. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
Michelle Yoeh won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." At the ceremony and on the red carpet, Yoeh was accompanied by her partner, Jean Todt. Todt is a celebrity in his own right, leading Ferrari through a dominant stretch in Formula 1.

At the red carpet and throughout the ceremony, Yeoh was accompanied by her partner, Jean Todt.

Jean Todt, left and Michelle Yeoh arrive at the Oscars. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Todt and Yeoh have been together since 2004.

Michelle Yeoh and Jean Todt. AP Photo/Thibault Camus

Todt is quite accomplished in his own right, putting together a legendary career in motor sports.

Former F1 team manager Jean Todt gestures at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy. AP Photo/Luca Bruno

Before joining Formula 1, Todt was the director of Peugeot Talbot Sport from 1982-1993.

Jean Todt. MARCEL MOCHET,PHILIPPE HUGUEN,FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images

Under his leadership, Peugeot won both the World Rally Championship and Le Mans.

Peugeot Talbot wins Le Mans. MARCEL MOCHET/AFP via Getty Images

In 1994, Todt took over as general manager of Ferrari's F1 team.

Jean Todt looks on at Ferrari. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko/POOL

Two years later, Michael Schumacher signed on as a driver, setting up one of the most iconic runs in the history of motor sports.

Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany, right, holding the Italian flag is congratulated by Ferrari team manager Jean Todt after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix. AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere

Schumacher won five straight driver's championships with Ferrari from 2000-04.

Ferrari Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany, second left, poses on the podium after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix. AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere

With the success Ferrari had, Todt was eventually named CEO, and later, a special advisor for the team.

Ferrari team director Jean Todt, left, celebrates with Finland's Kimi Raikkonen as Spain's Fernando Alonso sprays champagne after the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix. AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

After leaving Ferrari, Todt stayed in Formula 1, and was elected President of the FIA in 2009. Yeoh was with him on the day he was voted in.

Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh. AP Photo/Michel Euler

He served three terms as FIA president before leaving the position in 2021.

Jean Todt. AP Photo/Hasan Jamali

Todt might have many wins in racing, but he doesn't have an Oscar.

Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh. Karwai Tang/WireImage

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