Didier Pironi Formula one racer

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 26, 1952
Birth place	Val-de-Marne , France , Villecresnes
Nationality	France
Date of death	August 23, 1987
Place of death	Isle of Wight

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Formula one racer

championships	0
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
podiums	13
poles	4
races	72
wins	3