Patrick Depailler

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

Patrick André Eugène Joseph Depailler (9 August 1944 – 1 August 1980) was a racing driver from France. He participated in 95 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix debuting on 2 July 1972. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races.Depailler was born in Clermont-Ferrand Puy-de-Dôme. As a child he was inspired by Jean Behra.

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birth date

1944-08-09

death date

1980-08-01

fastest lap

4

first race

1972 French Grand Prix

first win

1978 Monaco Grand Prix

last race

1980 British Grand Prix

last win

1979 Spanish Grand Prix

nationality

France

podiums

19

poles

1

races

95

wins

2