The death of his son Albert while racing at the 1907 French Grand Prix had a lasting effect on him , and in 1914 he ceded control of Clément - Bayard to his son Maurice who was passionate about aviation .
The death of his son Albert while racing at the 1907 French Grand Prix had a lasting effect on him . 
 In 1913 he was elected as mayor of Pierrefonds and , on taking office he ceded control in 1914 of Clément - Bayard to his son Maurice who was passionate about aviation .