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

7.7

Take It to the Limit

Movie1980

5.7

One By One

Movie1975

6.5

Le Cheval de fer

Movie1975

1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

Movie1973

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

Movie1974

1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

Movie1972

8.0

The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT

Movie2010

History of the TT 1907-2020

Movie2021

Filmography