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Phil Read

British motorcycle racer (1939–2022)

  • Fame50.6
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia2.9K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1939–2022, aged 83United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomAthletesAthlete
  • Wikipedia
    19 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1939–2022
    Aged 83
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

Phillip William Read, was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.

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  • FIM Legend
  • MotoGP Legends
  • Member of the Order of the British Empire
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50.6
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Historical16.9
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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  • Wikiquote
    website · it.wikiquote.org
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  • فيل ريد
    wikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
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  • Phil Read
    wikipedia · ca.wikipedia.org
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