Career
In 1970, he took part in four events in the International Championship for Manufacturers, the predecessor to the World Rally Championship. He finished second in the Acropolis Rally in Greece, behind another A110 driven by Jean-Luc Thérier, and third in the Rallye Sanremo in Italy, behind Thérier and Harry Källström. Vinatier also competed in endurance racing.
In the final Mille Miglia in 1957, he was the first driver to go past the scene of the crash that killed eleven people.
In the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Vinatier competed 14 times from 1958 to 1973. His best overall result in the event was eighth with André de Cortanze the following year.
After his racing career, Vinatier has worked as a technical delegate for the Fédération Internationale de l"Automobile (FIA).