Patrick Depailler

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Patrick André Eugène Joseph Depailler (born 9 August 1944 in Clermont-Ferrand, France) is a former Grand Prix racing driver famous for his appearances in Formula One.

Formula One

1976

At the beginning of the season, Depailler was forced to sit on the sidelines as a result of failing to find a drive. However, at the non-championship BRDC International Trophy event Depailler was called upon by Scuderia Ferrari to race alongside Niki Lauda. A good performance from the Frenchman netted Depailler a reserve role at the Scuderia.

Following the death of Niki Lauda at the Soviet Grand Prix, Ferrari withdrew from the French Grand Prix - before returning to the championship at Brands Hatch with Depailler in Lauda's place. Nearly all of Depailler's 1976 outings ended up in retirement, barring the Austrian Grand Prix - which he won - and the Italian Grand Prix, where he came second to teammate Jody Scheckter.

1977

Patrick Depailler returned to the Scuderia for the 1976 season. He took his first win of the year at the South African Grand Prix.

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