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[GMiranda]

Philippe Streiff died earlier today, according to reliable sources: https://www.autonews...BCNzhvZI6gwf3yg

[Richard Jenkins]

Philippe Streiff died earlier today, according to reliable sources: https://www.autonews...BCNzhvZI6gwf3yg

Absolutely horrible news to read at the best of times, let alone this time of year. RIP to an incredible man.

Edited by Richard Jenkins, 23 December 2022 - 21:13.

[cheesy poofs]

Haven’t posted here in a while.

I was told about Philippe Streiff’s passing. That’s really sad to hear. I’m also being told that Jean-Pierre Jabouille is not doing well either.

[Nigel Beresford]

Terribly sad news about Philippe. He was a charming man, whose tenure at Tyrrell happened to coincide with my first two years at Ockham. He was a relatively frequent visitor, often accompanied by his devoted and equally charming wife. Tyrrell was a small outfit at the time, so the family-like atmosphere was even stronger in those days. Streiffy was warmer and a little less haughty than his English teammates, very ready to engage with all of us whatever our standing within the team, and that made him very popular with all of us. Of course life dealt him a dreadful hand, but whenever he visited the Tyrrell pit in following years the charm, class and geniality continued to shine through.

[pacificquay]

Philippe has died, aged 67.

 

No age at all really but on the other hand he had 33 years of life after he nearly died in that testing crash in Rio which paralysed him.

 

A podium in just his sixth Grand Prix, could have achieved more in the right situation.

 

And a key player behind the Paris Bercy karting event, where Prost and Senna raced together for the final time.

 

RIP

[LittleChris]

Last real F2 winner in my opinion. RIP Philippe. So much respect for what he did afterwards. I think he was quite close to Frank Williams as well. This has really been a **** 6 months for the motor sport world

[JacnGille]

Sad news

[ellrosso]

Sad news. RIP Phillipe. I was very impressed by his driving at Adelaide in 1986 - smooth and quick. And of course he scored a podium with Ligier in 1985. Sounds like he was a decent man too.

Edited by ellrosso, 24 December 2022 - 06:52.

[Gary C]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I followed Philippe on Facebook and he was very active both on thereand in real life, he seemed a good guy. RIP.

[john aston]

The fact that the image on my iphone is the oh so sexy Gitanes livery means I remember Streiff very well, never more so than in the gorgeous , and incredibly loud  Ligier Renault at Brands European GP in 1985 

[Rediscoveryx]

Very sad to hear this.

[Doug Nye]

Ditto.  A courageous and engaging man...

 

DCN

[d j fox]

Très triste..Very sad even more so at this time of year. Winner of the last “real” F2 race 1984 Brands
RIP and condolences to friends and family

[WonderWoman61]

Rest in peace Philippe Streiff.

[RacingCompagniet]

Streiff at Kinnekulle Ring in Sweden in 1979

[funformula]

Although Philippe Streiff was quite a tall person it never showed when he was sitting in a monoposto, I wonder how he managed to squeeze in.

At least I never found a photo of him in a car seemingly too small for him. Probably the Martini F3 in the photo above might be one of the more "comfortable" cars, also the Tyrrell 016 in the Adelaide photo. But if you compare Streiff with his Tyrrell teammate Brundle when sitting in their cars you won´t  see a difference although Brundle was roughly a head shorter.

Compare Brundle with Danner in their Zakspeed days you will easily recognize who ist the taller driver and Streiff was even taller than Brundle.

 

RIP Philippe Streiff

[Wirra]

Sad news. RIP Phillipe. I was very impressed by his driving at Adelaide in 1986 - smooth and quick. And of course he scored a podium with Ligier in 1985. Sounds like he was a decent man too.

 

 

Somewhat luckily.
"On the penultimate lap, Ligier-Renault driver Philippe Streiff tried to overtake his senior team-mate Jacques Laffite for second place and, as result of this manoeuvre, Streiff's front wheel axle was severely damaged." Wikipedia.

 

[ReWind]

According to AutoNewsInfo.com Philippe's widow Renée, roughly two years his senior, passed away two days ago at age 70.

[Richard Jenkins]

According to AutoNewsInfo.com Philippe's widow Renée, roughly two years his senior, passed away two days ago at age 70.

Sorry to hear this, Reinhard, thanks for letting us know.
Philippe is very much missed by all the Tyrrell fraternity.

[Nigel Beresford]

I remember Mme Streiff from her occasional visits to Ockham and my occasional visits to the track at that time. Very elegant and très French, friendly and fun, she and Philippe seemed so happy in each other’s company. Hopefully they are reunited and their collective pain is over.

Edited by Nigel Beresford, 17 October 2023 - 17:02.