Education
Simon studied at the École des Mines, one of France"s top engineering schools. He graduated in 1984 and joined the Renault team, where he worked in R&Doctorate for four years.
Simon studied at the École des Mines, one of France"s top engineering schools. He graduated in 1984 and joined the Renault team, where he worked in R&Doctorate for four years.
He is set to join the Fédération Internationale de l"Automobile (FIA) as part of a working group to investigate new energies and environmentally friendly technology. In 1993, Simon followed compatriot Jean Todt to Ferrari, assisting Paolo Martinelli in the Engine and Electronics Department. Following the Italian"s move to an executive role within Fiat, Simon took over as head of the department in October 2006.
Simon left his position in October 2009, and was replaced by Luca Marmorini.
In December 2009, FIA President Jean Todt revealed that Simon is to join a working group to investigate new energies and environmentally friendly technology in motorsport. In July 2011, Simon left his FIA role to join Propulsion Universelle et Recuperation d"Energie (PURE), a new F1 engine supplier which aimed to enter the sport in 2014.