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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.

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Best Championship Position – 2nd
1982
Born
26 March 1952
Died
23 August 1987
Races
72
Wins
3 3/72 (4.2%)
Podiums
13 13/72 (18.1%)
Points Finishes
29 29/72 (40.3%)
Points
101

Teams (1)

Ferrari
1982
1981

Teammates (2)

Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari
1982
1981
Patrick Tambay, Ferrari
1982
1982 Flag of France French Grand Prix Ferrari 3rd 4
1982 Flag of Britain British Grand Prix Ferrari 2nd 6
1982 Flag of Netherlands Dutch Grand Prix Ferrari 1st 9
1982 Flag of United States of America United States Grand Prix East Ferrari 3rd 4
1982 Flag of Monaco Monaco Grand Prix Ferrari 2nd 6
1982 Flag of San Marino San Marino Grand Prix Ferrari 1st 9
1980 Flag of United States of America United States Grand Prix Ligier-Ford 3rd 4
1980 Flag of Canada Canadian Grand Prix Ligier-Ford 3rd 4
1980 Flag of France French Grand Prix Ligier-Ford 2nd 6
1980 Flag of Belgium Belgian Grand Prix Ligier-Ford 1st 9
1980 Flag of South Africa South African Grand Prix Ligier-Ford 3rd 4
1979 Flag of United States of America United States Grand Prix Tyrrell-Ford 3rd 4
1979 Flag of Belgium Belgian Grand Prix Tyrrell-Ford 3rd 4