Riccardo Patrese

Riccardo Patrese was an Italian Formula 1 driver who contested 257 Grands Prix between 1977 and 1993, racing 6 different teams, starting with Shadow. He made his debut at the 1977 Monaco Grand Prix, and he took 6 wins, the first at the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix and the last at the 1992 Japanese Grand Prix, among 37 podium finishes. Patrese scored 281 championship points, making his final start at the 1993 Australian Grand Prix. He also took 8 pole positions.