Former McLaren, Ferrari and Renault F1 driver Patrick Tambay has died at the age of 73. He was one of a large group of French drivers who came in to F1 through support from ELF, the French state owned oil company, in the 1970's. He won two Grands Prix for Ferrari, when he was chosen to replace Gilles Villeneuve following the Canadian's death in the 1982 season.
Tambay had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years before his death.
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Tambay had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years before his death.

Ferrari F1 race winner Patrick Tambay dies aged 73
Two-time Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours driver Patrick Tambay has died at the age of 73.
