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Born on this day, the 'Ickx factor'
Phillip van Osten
01/01/2026 at 12:1501/01/2026 at 13:09 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. In the annals of motorsport history, Jacky Ickx – who celebrates his 81st birthday on this first day of the year – stands as a towering figure, a true all-rounder who excelled in various disciplines, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. During his illustrious career, the great Belgian won 8 Grands Prix with Brabham and Ferrari and 6 editions of the Le Mans 24 Hours, while he also claimed a world title in the World Sports Car Championship with Porsche, another title in the Can-Am series and an overall win in the Paris-Dakar rally raid. A superb stylist and a man who mastered the...
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