Didier Pironi
Biography
Didier Joseph Louis Pironi (26 March 1952 – 23 August 1987) was a French racing driver. During his career, he competed in 72 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, driving for Tyrrell (1978–1979), Ligier (1980) and Ferrari (1981–1982), his F1 career ending after a practice crash at the 1982 German Grand Prix. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978 driving a Renault Alpine A442B.
Personal information
Known for: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 26/03/1952
Date of death: 23/08/1987
Place of birth: Villecresnes, Val-de-Marne, France