Formula 1 veteran Andrea de Adamich, known for his time with McLaren and Ferrari, has passed away at the age of 84. De Adamich competed in 34 World Championship Grand Prix races during his career.
His F1 journey came to an end in a notable incident at the 1973 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where he was involved in a 10-car pile-up, resulting in a broken ankle and other leg injuries.
After retiring from racing, de Adamich transitioned to broadcasting and became a well-known commentator and TV expert, hosting the program Grand Prix on Italia 1 from 1978 to 2012. In 2022, he was honored with the title of Commendatore of the Order of Merit in Italy.
Born in Trieste, de Adamich achieved success early in his career by winning the Italian Formula 3 title in 1965. He went on to win the European Touring Car Championship in 1966 and 1967 before joining Ferrari in 1968. Throughout his career, he also raced for March, Surtees, and Brabham.
De Adamich excelled in endurance racing, securing victories in events like the 200 Miles of Buenos Aires in 1970 and the 1000 KM of Brands Hatch and Six Hours of Watkins Glen in 1971. Despite retiring in 1974, he continued to participate in motorsport, including finishing fourth at Le Mans in 1972.
Tributes have poured in for de Adamich following his passing, with fans remembering his contributions to the sport and television industry. He was praised for his professionalism, passion, and talent both on and off the track.
