Masters Degree: Patrick Tambay
In a special series of features, leading up to the Grand Prix Masters of Great Britain at Silverstone on August 13th, autosport.com talks to the driving masters themselves - about the old days, the new series and their love of motor racing. This week: Patrick Tambay on driving for Ferrari
Conduct a few Internet searches on Patrick Tambay. Have a look in some of the many excellent dedicated Grand Prix encyclopedias out there. You will find that, in summing up the career of Frenchman and former Ferrari driver Patrick Tambay, they pretty much all start the same way.
What a thoroughly nice and popular chap he is.
Indeed, those who have been fortunate to meet Tambay would find it hard to disagree.
Considering the pressure and emotional torment that he had to endure at moments during his Grand Prix career, it is perhaps incredible to believe that he recalls some of the worst times with a positive outlook and grateful, respectful attitude.
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