Making Plans 936 Posted April 12, 2020 What a great man he was. RIP. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52261216 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 12, 2020 " He became the first British driver to win a home grand prix in 1955 at Aintree. " it's not ever said that he did so by driving round the fences where the horses had to jump them 😊 however, a very worthy recipitent of the title, sir .............................if only for his services to sarcastic policemen of that era Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,348 Posted April 12, 2020 90 laps completed. Not bad Unlucky never to win the Championship, but a great driver never the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Who did he think he was...... RIP. Edited April 12, 2020 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted April 12, 2020 Met him and got a lovely signed photo from him as a kid, didn't know who he was but my grandpa was excited. Lost that autograph, didn't realise how much of a global superstar he was until later on. I guess that when I'm a grandfather this would be a bit like my grandchild meeting an old David Beckham and not having a clue! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted April 12, 2020 Whaddaguy! Unbelievably talented, unpretentious, lived life to the absolute limit. RIP Stirling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not a clue 19 Posted April 12, 2020 Had the pleasure of meeting, in previous life, I have to say an absolute gent. Also being of a certain age I remember him racing in the 50’s and early 60’s. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
