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 career statistics: 70 Grands Prix, 3 wins, 4 pole positions, 5 fastest laps, 13 podiums and 101 points. His best Championship finish was 2nd in 1982. He won the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans driving a Renault Alpine A442B, sharing the car with Jean-Pierre Jaussaud.
