Didier Pironi

Tags: Formula One Racer, Motorsport Racer, Racing Driver.

Didier Joseph Louis Pironi (26 March 1952 – 23 August 1987) was a racing driver from France. During his career he competed in 72 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix driving for Tyrrell (1978–79) Ligier (1980) and Ferrari (1981–1982). He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978 driving a Renault Alpine A442B.

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birth date

1952-03-26

birth place

Val-de-Marne, France, Villecresnes

death date

1987-08-23

death place

Isle of Wight

fastest lap

5

first race

1978 Argentine Grand Prix

first win

1980 Belgian Grand Prix

last race

1982 German Grand Prix

last win

1982 Dutch Grand Prix

nationality

France

podiums

13

poles

4

races

72

wins

3