Gachot raced under more than one flag during his career.
He initially competed with a Belgian FIA Super Licence, despite carrying a French passport.
From the 1992 season onwards he changed to a French licence.

In a 1991 interview, Gachot said that "I am not really one nationality.
I feel very much a European, but today I have to accept that a united Europe is not yet a reality.
Certainly from a legal point of view."
His helmet design features the circle of yellow stars on a blue background from the flag of Europe.
Gachot raced under more than one flag during his career. He initially competed with a Belgian FIA Super Licence, despite carrying a French passport. From the 1992 season onwards he changed to a French licence.
In a 1991 interview, Gachot said that "I am not really one nationality. I feel very much a European, but today I have to accept that a united Europe is not yet a reality. Certainly from a legal point of view." His helmet design features the circle of yellow stars on a blue background from the flag of Europe.
Bertrand Gachot