Acting
Patrick Faure
Born
1946-05-12 (80)
Place of birth
Périgueux, Dordogne, France
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
Patrick Faure, born in 1946 in France, is a respected French businessman known for his long-standing career at Renault and his influence in the world of Formula 1. He joined Renault in the early 1970s, progressing through various roles until he became head of the company's motorsport division in the late 1990s. As President of Renault Sport, Faure was instrumental in Renault’s return to Formula 1 as a fully integrated team, following the acquisition of the Benetton team in 2000. Under Faure’s leadership, Renault quickly rose to prominence, culminating in two consecutive Drivers' and Constructors' Championships with Fernando Alonso in 2005 and 2006. His focus on innovation, strategic partner…
Known for
8.9The career of Alain Prost, four-time Formula 1 world champion, four-time runner-up and winner of 51 races, undoubtedly the greatest and best French racing driver in F1 history.
Prost
2024
5.0The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1998