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Was actually reading up on him only the other day - quite a life he led. When considering his line of work, 83 is a good innings.
I can't see that happening again.
RIP.
I think the sports are different now but he was a great man, deserved a knighthood in my opinion, for what he achieved.
It won't ever happen again due to sponsorship - with drivers / riders expected to bring (large amounts of) sponsorship money with them, that won't be possible in the modern era.
Mike Hailwood was of the same mould, though not as successful on 4 wheels.