P1racenews AI automatic summary:
I was an F1 star and I won Le Mans six times, but I just wanted to be a gardener
Jacky Ickx is a legendary figure in Formula 1 who raced in the late 1960s and 1970s.
Although he never won an F1 world championship, Ickx had a successful career with multiple grand prix victories and six wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
His passion for racing began unexpectedly after receiving a motorcycle as a gift from his parents at a young age.
Ickx’s time at Ferrari is remembered fondly, showcasing a deep connection to the team and the era when racing was more dangerous but also more closely knit.
Ultimately, he chose not to pursue an F1 title after the tragic death of Jochen Rindt, preferring to remember his teammate as the better driver rather than achieving a title victory without him.
