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
Film
One By One
Self
1975
Film
The Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)
Self
1974
Film
Take It to the Limit
1980
Film
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1973
Film
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1972
Film
The Island - The Story of the 1980 TT
Himself
2010
Film
History of the TT 1907-2020
Self
2021
Filmography
2021FilmHistory of the TT 1907-2020as Self2010FilmThe Island - The Story of the 1980 TTas Himself1980FilmTake It to the Limit1975FilmOne By Oneas Self1974FilmThe Formula One Drivers (aka The Quick and the Dead)as Self1973Film1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Self1972Film1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Reviewas Self