An inspirational racetrack great: Jacky Ickx, the man of Le Mans.

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15 September 2022

Jacky Ickx sits in a racing car and points to something outside of the car which cannot be seen in the picture.

Having successfully survived 32 seasons in motorsport, eight-time Grand Prix winner Jacky Ickx is a true legend of the racetrack, serving as an inspiration to stars of the past, present and future.

A passion for speed ignited

For someone who tends to prefer peace and quiet, Jacky Ickx has had an extremely exceptional and outrageous life. As a young man, the eight-time Grand Prix winner and ‘Monsieur Mans’ dreamed of rather more contemplative activities, such as gardening. But then he got into motorcycle racing and quickly discovered a passion for speed and conquest through technical skill. And, just like that, the spark for an unparalleled career was ignited.

I discovered the joy of not being last.
Jacky Ickx | Eight-time Grand Prix winner

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