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The passing on August 23 of two great racers
Phillip van Osten
23/08/2026 at 13:4523/08/2026 at 12:56 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. ©TheCahierArchive Their paths intertwined but as determined racers, Guy Ligier and Didier Pironi took very different routes to success in Formula 1. The former hung up his helmet early on to blend his passion with his business acumen and set up his own team, while the latter applied his talent and fierce determination exclusively behind the wheel. Success ensued for both, but tragedy remained anchored to Pironi's life. Forced out of F1 after a horrific accident in 1982, the Frenchman put his skills to use in offshore powerboat racing. But this would lead to his tragic death on this day in...
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