'Your memory will live on'
Tributes have been paid following the death of British sporting legend Phil Read. The 83-year-old died peacefully in his sleep according to his family.
"Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted titles including one fought as a privateer, plus two premier class 500cc world championships in 1973 and 1974 for the Italian MV Agusta marque. Often a controversial and outspoken figure, his prolific racing career included 52 FIM Grand Prix wins and eight wins at the iconic Isle of Man TT Races. In 2002 he was granted the status of 'MotoGP Legend' by Dorna.
Born in Luton in Bedfordshire Phil Read competed in Grand Prix motorcycling racing from 1961 to 1976. He is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc classes. Members of the Isle Of MNan TT Race Fans group on Facebook were quick to pay their respects. Darren Tuckwell said: "Sad day for motorsport. RIP PR"
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