Racing driver. Born in Hampstead. He was twice the Formula One World Champion, and is the only driver ever to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport (24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix). His son Damon was also a racing driver, and they were the first father and son both to win Formula One World Championships. He was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed.
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