Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for Martini (1978 (4 GPs) and Surtees (2 GPs)), Renault (1979-1980-1981 (14 GPs)-1982), Ferrari (1983-1985 (1 GP)) and Ligier (1986-1987 (14 GPs)-1988 (14 GPs)-1989 (9 GPs)). Arnoux started 149 Grands Prix, 7 Wins, 18 Pole Positions, 12 Fastest Laps, 22 Podiums and 181 Points. Best ranked in the World Championship: 3rd in 1983.
René Arnoux was the co-protagonist of one page in Formula 1's history: the epic duel, wheel to wheel, with his friend Gilles Villeneuve at the Dijon GP in 1979.