Some very sad news from the world of F1 today.
Tambay’s family confirmed the sad news on Sunday, with the Frenchman having suffered from Parkinson’s disease in later life.
The Paris-born racer made his Formula 1 debut in 1977 after winning the Can-Am sportscar title with Haas Racing, initially taking part in a practice session with Surtees before spending the remainder of the year with Theodore.He joined the Scuderia under tragic circumstances following the death of close friend Gilles Villeneuve in 1982 – with Tambay having also been godfather to his son and future World Champion, Jacques.
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