Mike Hailwood

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.

Known For

One By One

as Self

Le Cheval de fer

as Mike Hailwood (Motorcycle racing rider) (Archives)

Take It to the Limit

The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT

as Himself

History of the TT 1907-2020

as Self

The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)

as Self

1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

as Self

1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

as Self