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Didier Pironi
March 26, 1952 – August 23, 1987
French racing driver (1952–1987)
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Didier Joseph Louis Pironi was a French racing driver and offshore powerboat racer, who competed in Formula One from 1978 to 1982. Pironi was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1982 with Ferrari, and won three Grands Prix across five seasons. In endurance racing, Pironi won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978 with Renault.
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- Birthday · March 26
- Anniversary · August 23
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