1. Gaul started the 1957 Tour, but abandoned after two days with no stage wins.

Il prend part au Tour 1957, mais il abandonne après deux jours sans victoires d'étape.

2. Gaul rode his first Tour de France in 1953, but abandoned on the sixth stage.

Gaule court son premier Tour de France en 1953, mais il abandonne dès la sixième étape.