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(Italian Racing Driver) Elio de Angelis was an Italian Formula One driver from 1979 to 1986, racing for prominent teams such as Shadow, Lotus, and Brabham. His competitive nature and widespread popularity were recognized throughout the F1 world. Tragically, he lost his life in a testing incident at the Paul Ricard circuit in France in 1986. De Angelis was esteemed in the F1 community during the 1980s and was affectionately known as "Formula One's last gentleman player" for his sportsmanship and racing prowess.
