Image of Mike Hailwood

Mike Hailwood

1940-04-02

Image of Mike Hailwood

Biografia

Mike Hailwood, born on April 2, 1940, in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England, was a legendary British motorcycle racer and Formula One driver. Known as "Mike the Bike" for his extraordinary talent on two wheels, Hailwood won nine motorcycle Grand Prix World Championships and 14 Isle of Man TT races. He later transitioned to car racing, including Formula One, and achieved success in sports car racing, notably winning the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours in his class. Tragically, Hailwood passed away on March 23, 1981, in Warwickshire, England, following a road accident near his home. He remains one of the most celebrated figures in motorsport history.

Películas

History of the TT 1907-2020 Self 2021-04-06
The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT Himself 2010-05-31
Take It to the Limit 1980-03-01
Le Cheval de fer Mike Hailwood (Motorcycle racing rider) (Archives) 1975-05-13
One By One Self 1975-01-01
The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead) Self 1974-11-01
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review Self 1973-09-08
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review Self 1972-12-30