Patrick Gonin

{{Short description|French racing driver}}

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Patrick Gonin (born 23 May 1957) is a retired French racing driver.{{cite web|title=Profile |url=http://www.driverdb.com/drivers/patrick-gonin/|accessdate=9 May 2013}}{{Cite web|title=Obituary: Gerard Welter, 1942-2018|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/obituary-gerard-welter-1942-2018-1001283/1389248/|access-date=2021-02-08|website=www.motorsport.com|date=February 2018 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Patrick Gonin • Career & Character Info {{!}} Motorsport Database|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/patrick-gonin/|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Motorsport Database - Motor Sport Magazine|language=en-GB}}

Patrick Gonin began his career in 1980 with an eighth place overall in the French Formula Renault Championship. In 1982, he entered the French Formula Three Championship, where he finished fourth in the championship behind Pierre Petit, Michel Ferté and François Hesnault.