Andrea de Adamich: F1 star who raced for Ferrari and McLaren dies | F1 | Sport

A Formula One driver turned commentator died aged 84, it was announced on Wednesday. Italian F1 star Andrea de Adamich represented Ferrari and McLaren among other brands during his career.

de Adamich raced in F1 between 1968 and 1973, making a total of 30 appearances. After racing for Ferrari in the 1968 South Africa GP, he drove McLaren in 1970. He earned a total of six points, between the 1972 and 1973 seasons, racing for the Surtees team first and Brabham in the latter season. 

With the world of Italian motorsport in mourning his death comes at the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix week, casting a shadow over the F1 community and the world of Italian television.

Participating in 34 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix de Adamich made his racing debut in 1962 behind the wheel of a Triumph TR3.

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