Lucio Pascual Gascon

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Lucio Pascual Gascon

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Birthday
Aug 24, 1936 (88 years old)
Death date
Apr 26, 2015

Lucio Pascual Gascon

Known For

A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1h 52m
Movie 1998

A Star Named Ayrton Senna

The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton...

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood
0h 55m
Movie 1993

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood

The official video biography of Ayrton Senna, the triple F1...

Biography

Lucio Pascual Gascón, widely known as "Tchê," was a Spanish-born engineer and mechanic who significantly influenced Brazilian motorsports. Emigrating to Brazil in the 1960s, he brought with him expertise in mechanics and a passion for racing. Tchê became a pivotal figure in the karting scene, working with future Formula 1 talents such as Emerson Fittipaldi, Mauricio Gugelmin, Roberto Moreno, and notably, Ayrton Senna. His collaboration with Senna began in the early 1970s, with Tchê serving as Senna's mechanic, engine tuner, and mentor throughout his karting career. Their partnership was instrumental in Senna's development, contributing to numerous victories and titles. Senna once expressed profound gratitude to Tchê, stating, "You’re the one who taught almost all I know, who helped me and who was there for me in every single moment." Tchê's dedication to nurturing young talent and his technical acumen left a lasting impact on Brazilian motorsports. He passed away on April 26, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil, at the age of 78.