French Formula One racing driver Philippe Streiff, driver of the Automobiles Gonfaronnaises Sportives AGS JH23 Cosworth V8, pictured during the 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 3rd April 1988. (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)
The late Philippe Streiff was a French professional racing driver and has a podium finish to his name in F1
Martin Brundle took to Twitter to pay homage to his close friend and former F1 driver Philippe Streiff, who passed away last night at the age of 67. During his career, Streiff started in 55 Grands Prix, registering one podium finish and accumulating 11 Championship points. In Formula One, Streiff drove for teams like Renault, Ligier and Tyrell.
Streiff’s former team-mate at the Tyrell F1 team was heartbroken after the news of the Frenchman’s death was circulated. In an emotional tweet, Brundle wrote: “Sad to hear this about my former team mate Philippe. Lovely guy, and very stylish in and out of the car. I remember that day clearly when we were testing in Rio and he had his crash. The red flag followed by the medivac heli. Different days.” F1 President and CEO, Stefano Domenicali also paid tribute to the departed Frenchman. “He showed incredible guts and determination throughout his life. The way he overcame his accident and rebuilt his life was inspirational. We all send our condolences to his family at this sad time”, said Domenicali.
Fans on Twitter paid their condolences on Twitter after Streiff’s death was officially confirmed. Let us take a look at some of the responses.
“Philippe Streiff was awesome in Adelaide 1985 almost 2nd, but limps a whole lap to finish 3rd on 3 wheels”, a fan shared golden memories.
“I remember as a kid hearing on TV about his accident in Jacarepagua, didn’t know much about him at the time, but was still really sad for him. May he rest in peace”, wrote another fan.
“Martin, so sad to hear of his passing. A Gentleman who never got chance to show his full and true potential. R.I.P”, read a tweet.
“I have a picture of him standing beside a very smoky AGS up at Stag corner Adelaide in 1988. He looked so cool even stepping out of a broken racing car, during his last Grand Prix weekend. RIP Phillipe”, tweeted another fan.
Another fan echoed similar sentiments: “Such sad news. RIP Phillppe. Shame you never got the opportunity to reach your full potential in F1.”
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