French Formula 1 driver Patrick Tambaywinner of two Grand Prix in the eighties with the Ferrari team, He passed away this Sunday at the age of 73..
According to family sources quoted by sports newspaper L’Équipe, Tambay died a long illness.
The former driver, whose son Adrien is also a motorsportsman, suffered from Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Originally from Paris, his Formula 1 career began in 1977 with the Surtees team and he later drove McLaren and Renault cars, among others, as well as Ferrari.
In this last house he got his only two victories in 1982 and 1983. In that last season he finished fourth in the general classification.
Subsequently, Tambay also participated three times in the Dakar Rally, in the automobile competition, and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Source: La Verdad
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