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Mike Taylor

British racing driver · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1934 to 2017 · aged 82

Michael John Clifford Taylor was a British racing driver. He participated in two Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 18 July 1959. He scored no championship points. He also participated in several non-Championship Formula One races.

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His racing career effectively ended when his steering column weld failed on his Lotus 18 in the 1960 Belgian Grand Prix at 160 mph (260 km/h). He was thrown from the car, cutting down a tree with his body and broke several bones. He was paralysed, but after therapy was able to regain the ability to walk.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2017 · aged 82