Former French Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has died aged 67, F1Media reported on Saturday.. “I am saddened by the news of Philippe Streiff’s passing. He showed incredible courage and determination throughout his life,” F1 president Stefano Domenicali said in a tribute tweet.
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Born in La Tronche in 1955, Streiff suffered a horrific F1 accident while testing tires for French team AGS in 1989 at the Jacarepagua circuit, in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). He became a quadriplegic and later devoted himself to the defense of the disabled.
Along with others, his crash helped F1 authorities improve safety and the medical facilities of the circuits.
After studying engineering, Renault introduced him to F1 as a test driver in 1984. In 1985 he achieved his only podium in a Ligier in Australia before signing for the British team Tyrrellwhere he played most of his Grand Prix (48 out of 53).
Before F1, he raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking second place in 1981 in a Rondeau.
Source: La Verdad
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