Former French F1 driver Philippe Strife dies

French F1 driver Philip Stryfe He died at the age of 67, F1 Media, the organization’s official communications agency, said Saturday.

In a tribute tweet, F1 president Stefano Domenicali said: “Sad to hear of the passing of Philippe Stryfe. He has shown incredible courage and determination throughout his life.”

Streiff was the victim of a terrible accident in Formula One in 1989 at the Brazilian circuit of Jacarepagua in Rio de Janeiro during a private test to test tires for the French team AGS. He became a quadriplegic.

Born in La Tronche in 1955, Louis Iserroy later devoted himself to advocating for the disabled.

His accident helped F1 authorities improve circuit safety and medical infrastructure.

After studying engineering, Renault introduced him to the world of F1 in 1984 as a test driver. He contested most of his Grands Prix (48 of 53).

Prior to F1, he competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing second at London in 1981.

After the accident, he did not abandon the world of motorsport and devoted himself specifically to organizing karting events, including those at the Palais des Sports de Bercy.

He has devoted a great deal of energy to improving living conditions for persons with disabilities, especially in the 2000s as a technical advisor to the inter-ministerial delegation for persons with disabilities.

“After a career in Formula 1 and an accident, he fought on all fronts to enable people with disabilities to live as normal a life as possible, even as an ingenuity and a pioneer at the wheel,” the sports minister stressed on Saturday. . Amelie Udea Castella on Twitter.