Patrick Tambay born Patrick Daniel Tambay was a French racing driver, commentator, and politician, who competed in 123 Formula One races between 1977 and 1986, securing five pole positions and winning twice.
Patrick Tambay dies: Cause of death revealed
The former Formula One driver Patrick Tambay as pass away at the age of 73 on December 4, 2022, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease for several years. According to a source, tributes were paid to the French driver on Sunday, December 4, 2022, on the Ferrari’s official Instagram page which read: ‘We are all truly saddened by the news of the passing of Patrick Tambay.” “He was one of the true stars of the 80s winning two races with the Scuderia and contributing to winning the Manufacturers’ titles in 1982 and 1983.”
A little highlight of Patrick Tambay’s life as a Formula One driver. He raced in Formula One twice, first from 1977 to 1979 and then again from 1981 to 1986. In the second of those periods, he won two races for Ferrari: the 1982 German Grand Prix and the San Marino GP the following year. His best finish in the driver’s championship came in 1983 when he finished fourth behind Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost, and Rene Arnoux.
Tambay took over at Ferrari after Gilles Villeneuve died in an accident in 1982. Tambay’s racing helped Ferrari win the Constructor’s title in both 1982 and 1983. He also raced for McLaren, Renault, and Team Haas in F1, as well as four times in the 24-hour Le Man’s race, finishing on his fourth attempt in 1989.
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