Mike Hailwood
ActingBorn 1940-04-02Died 1981-03-23
Biography
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.
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Apr 06, 2021
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Jan 21, 2019
The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT
May 31, 2010Rated 8 out of 10
Take It to the Limit
Mar 01, 1980Rated 7.7 out of 10
One By One
Jan 01, 1975Rated 5.7 out of 10
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May 13, 1975Rated 6.5 out of 10
The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)
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1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Dec 30, 1972