1934- . British racing driver and
motorcyclist, the only person to win world
titles on two and four wheels. After winning
seven world motorcycling titles 1956-60, he
turned to motor racing and won the world
title in 1964. He later produced his own
racing cars, but with little success. CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
motorcycling
world titles:
350cc: 1958-60 (all MV Agusta)
500cc: 1956, 1958-60 (all MV Agusta) Isle of
Man TT titles:
Senior TT: 1956, 1958-60 (all MV Agusta)
Junior TT: 1958-59 (all MV Agusta)
motor racing
world champion: 1964 (Ferrari)
Formula One Grand Prix:
races: 111
wins: 6
first: 1960 (Monaco Grand Prix; Lotus) last:
1972 (Italian Grand Prix; Surtees)