Patrick Tambay, ex-Ferrari and McLaren driver, dies aged 73
Patrick Tambay, the former F1 driver who represented Ferrari and McLaren, has died aged 73.
T🃏he Frenchman had been suffering with Parkinson’s ♉disease.
Tambay was a two-time F1 grand prix winner♚ and competed in nine seasons, starting 114 races.
Patrick Tambay (FR), Equipe Renault Elf. South African Grand Prix, 07/04/1984, Kyalami, South
"We are all truly saddened by the news of the passing of Patrick Tambay," postꦐed Ferrari on social media.
"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 an🐷d 1983."
Tambay drove alongside James Hunt for one season.
He repre🧸sented Team Surtees, Theodore Racing, McLar𝓰en, Ligier, Ferrari, Renault and Team Haas.
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