Andrea de Cesaris

Andrea de Cesaris (31 May 1954 - 5 October 2014) was a former Italian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1994. He raced for Alfa Romeo, McLaren, Ligier, Minardi, Brabham, Rial, Scuderia Italia, Jordan, Tyrrell and Sauber. He started 214 Grands Prix, 1 pole position, 1 fastest lap, 5 podiums and 59 points. His best Championship finish was 8th place in 1983. When he was a McLaren driver in 1981, he earned the nickname 'Andrea de Crasheris' due to his frequent crashes.