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.
The Frenchꦜman had been sufferingꦿ with Parkinson’s disease.
Tambay was a two-time F1 grand p💯rix winner and꧙ 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 Patrไick Tambay," 🐈posted Ferrari on social media.
"He was one of the true stars of the 80s winning two ꦑraces with the Scuderia and contributing to winning the Manufacturers' titles in 198🦹2 and 1983."
Tambay drove alongside James Hunt for one season.
He represented Team Surtees, Theodore Racing, McLaren, Ligier, Ferrari, Renault and Team Haa♔s.
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