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Nigel Stepney (1958-2014)

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Birthplace:
Devizes, Wiltshire, England, UK

Born:
November 14, 1958

Died:
May 2, 2014

Biography from TheMovieDB

Nigel Stepney, born on November 14, 1958, in Devizes, England, was a skilled British motorsport mechanic and engineer known for his career in Formula 1. Stepney began his F1 journey in the 1970s, working with teams like Shadow and Lotus before joining Ferrari in 1992, where he played a crucial role as part of the team that led Ferrari to multiple World Championships with Michael Schumacher in the early 2000s. Renowned for his technical expertise and hard work, he advanced to become Ferrari’s head of performance development.  In 2007, Stepney became involved in one of Formula 1's most significant controversies, known as the "Spygate" scandal. He was accused of passing confidential Ferrari information to McLaren, leading to a high-profile investigation and a substantial fine for McLaren. After his departure from Formula 1, Stepney continued to work in motorsports, applying his engineering skills to touring car and endurance racing.  Tragically, Stepney passed away in a car accident on May 2, 2014. Despite the controversy, he is remembered for his technical contributions to Formula 1 and his role in Ferrari’s successful years during the Schumacher era.

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