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8th May 2012, 15:22 #1
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Gilles
Thirty years ago we lost a great .
His son drove his car in tribute today .
He wasn't long in F1 , but made a deep impression on it .
His dice with Arnoux is often cited as some of the best racing ever seen in the sport .
Thanks , Gilles . RIP .
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8th May 2012, 16:56 #2
Allways in all tifosi's heart, thanks for the great memories Gilles...RIP.
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8th May 2012, 16:58 #3
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Few people get to be remembered by just their first name.
Gilles epitomised motor racing.Riccardo Patrese - 256GPs 1977-1993
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8th May 2012, 17:56 #4
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I couldn't help but notice that one of the photos in the tribute on Formula 1 is dated as 9 May 1982. If only...
He was my childhood hero, still is, I suppose. A wonderful racer, hard driving but with respect for his rivals. His like will never be seen again...
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8th May 2012, 18:43 #5
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R.I.P. Gilles Remembered as long as we have a Grand Prix in Montreal ,Canada too
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9th May 2012, 08:51 #6
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I was 16, and my folks had just sold our house and bought another and I had just taken down the posters I had of Gilles the day before. I arrived at school the next day to be asked by a mate if I had heard the news? (this was before a reliable F1 broadcast was available in the backwater where I live). I was devastated and for a brief moment guilt at taking down his pictures!
He was and is my favourite, and it's hard to believe it's been 30 years. RIP
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9th May 2012, 13:34 #7
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One of if not the most iconic driver who represents the purity of a race driver and turning it into an art form.
However he enjoyed life as much as his racing and like racing he loved to live life on the edge arguably with greater reckless abandonment especially in hindsight after the death of Colin McRae.The world according to Taki Inoue: https://mobile.twitter.com/takiinoue/st ... 7249326080
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10th May 2012, 10:52 #8
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RIP..
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12th May 2012, 22:02 #9
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Gilles was simply - THE BEST !!
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12th May 2012, 22:49 #10
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Jus' Viva
May the forza be with you
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