Jim Clark
Formula One racing driver, 1963 Champion
Born
March 4th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
April 7th, 1968
57 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish racing driver competed in Formula One during the 1960s. Achieved significant success driving for Team Lotus, racing to prominence with exceptional skills and speed. Won the Formula One World Championship in 1963 and 1965. Earned a reputation for a smooth driving style and tactical finesse on the track. His career was marked by numerous Grand Prix victories and pioneering the use of technology in racing vehicles. Tragically died in a crash during a race in 1968, leaving a lasting legacy in motorsport.
Won the Formula One World Championships in 1963 and 1965
Secured a total of 25 Grand Prix victories
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