Philippe Streiff facts for kids
Streiff in 2014
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| Born | 26 June 1955 La Tronche, Isère, France |
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| Died | 23 December 2022 (aged 67) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | French |
| Active years | 1984–1988 |
| Teams | Renault, Ligier, Tyrrell, AGS |
| Entries | 55 (53 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Career points | 11 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix |
Philippe Streiff (born June 26, 1955 – died December 23, 2022) was a French racing driver. He was famous for competing in Formula One races. He took part in 55 Grand Prix events, starting his F1 career in October 1984.
During his time in Formula One, he achieved one podium finish. This means he finished in the top three in a race. He also earned a total of 11 championship points.
In 1989, Philippe had a serious accident during a pre-season test. This happened at the Jacarepaguá circuit in Rio de Janeiro. The crash left him quadriplegic, meaning he could not move his arms or legs. After this, he used a wheelchair.
Even after his accident, Philippe Streiff stayed involved in motorsports. He helped organize a karting event called the Masters Karting Paris Bercy. This event brought together many famous drivers.
In 1994, Philippe tried to buy the Ligier Formula One team. He wanted to work with another racing company, Oreca. The Williams F1 team, which used the same Renault engines as Ligier, supported his plan. However, his attempt to buy the team was not successful.
A Belgian man named Luc Costermans, who set a world speed record for blind drivers, dedicated his record to Philippe. This showed how much Philippe inspired others.
Philippe Streiff passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 67.
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Philippe Streiff's Racing Career
Philippe Streiff had a long and exciting career in motorsports before Formula One. He competed in several different racing series.
Early Career and Achievements
He started in the French Formula Renault series in 1978. He finished 5th overall that year. In 1979, he was the runner-up in the French Formula Three Championship. He continued to do well, winning the French Formula Three title in 1981.
Philippe also raced in the European Formula Three Championship. He finished 6th in 1980 and 4th in 1981. These results showed he was a talented driver.
Formula Two and Le Mans
From 1982 to 1984, Philippe competed in the European Formula Two Championship. He consistently finished in the top six, showing his skill. In 1984, he won a race in this series and finished 4th overall.
He also took part in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. In 1981, he finished an amazing 2nd overall and 1st in his class. He also achieved a 3rd place finish in 1984.
Formula One Highlights
Philippe Streiff joined Formula One in 1984. He raced for teams like Renault, Ligier, Tyrrell, and AGS. His best result was a 3rd place podium finish at the 1985 Australian Grand Prix. This was a great achievement in the highly competitive world of F1. He scored points in several other races, showing his determination and talent.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Streiff para niños
