Jacky Ickx
Jacky Ickx | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri Ickx January 1, 1945 Brussels, Belgium |
| Occupation | Racing driver |
| Years active | 1966–1979 (Formula One) |
| Known for | Formula One racing, endurance racing, Paris–Dakar Rally winner |
Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri "Jacky" Ickx (born 1 January 1945) is a retired Belgian racing driver who participated in Formula One from to . Over 14 seasons, Ickx achieved eight victories in Grands Prix and twice finished as runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in and . In the realm of endurance racing, he earned two World Endurance Championships driving for Porsche, claimed six wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and won the 12 Hours of Sebring twice. Additionally, Ickx triumphed in the Paris–Dakar Rally in 1983 behind the wheel of a Mercedes.
Originating from Brussels, Ickx began his motorsport journey in motorcycle road racing and trials, securing multiple national titles before transitioning to touring car competition in the mid-1960s. His victory at the 24 Hours of Spa in 1966 brought him to the attention of Ken Tyrrell, leading to his Formula Two debut at the 1966 German Grand Prix with Matra. He then joined Cooper for the Grand Prix, where he finished sixth. Signing with Ferrari in , Ickx earned his first Grand Prix win at the 1968 French Grand Prix and ended the season fourth in the championship standings.
In , while racing for Brabham, Ickx secured several race victories and finished second overall to Jackie Stewart. Returning to Ferrari in , he again placed runner-up, this time behind Jochen Rindt, and achieved wins at Austria, Canada, and Mexico. Additional triumphs followed at the and Grands Prix. Frustrated by Ferrari's competitiveness, he departed midway through , subsequently making brief appearances with McLaren and Williams. After signing with Lotus in , he left before completing two full seasons. Following a period with Wolf–Williams in , Ickx moved to Ensign, then joined Ligier in , substituting for an injured driver during the final races. Facing challenges adapting to the ground effect era, Ickx concluded his Formula One career after 122 starts, amassing eight wins, 13 pole positions, 14 fastest laps, and 25 podium finishes.
Outside Formula One, Ickx’s endurance racing record includes six victories at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans—a record that stood until 2005—alongside wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring (1969, 1972) and the 24 Hours of Daytona (1972) with Mario Andretti, completing endurance racing’s Triple Crown. He secured World Endurance Championships in both 1982 and 1983 with Porsche before retiring from endurance events in 1985 following involvement in a fatal incident. Between 1981 and 2000, Ickx competed in fourteen Dakar Rallies, winning the event in 1983. In recognition of his career achievements, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Early life and career
Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri Ickx was born on January 1, 1945, in Brussels. Introduced to motorsport by his father, Jacques Ickx—a motoring journalist—he initially showed little enthusiasm until receiving a 50 cc Zündapp motorcycle. He began competing in motorcycle road racing and trials, capturing the 50 cc category at the 1962 Mettet Grand Prix and outperforming future motocross champion Roger De Coster to win the Belgian national trials championship for 50 cc bikes in 1963. During his debut season, Ickx won eight out of thirteen races and went on to claim the European title in the same category.
Subsequently, he shifted focus to touring car competition piloting a Lotus Cortina, securing the national saloon car championship title in 1965. In 1966, he triumphed at the prestigious Spa 24 Hours driving a BMW 2000TI. Alongside this, Ickx gained valuable experience competing in sports car events such as the Nürburgring’s renowned 1000 km races.
Debut and early years (1966–1967)
Ickx entered the Grand Prix scene at the Nürburgring, piloting a Matra MS5 powered by a one-litre Cosworth engine in a Formula Two (F2) car fielded by Ken Tyrrell. Unfortunately, a collision on the opening lap with John Taylor forced both drivers to retire; Taylor later succumbed to injuries from the incident. In 1967, Ickx returned to Nürburgring in an F2 Matra MS7-Cosworth 1.6-litre vehicle, qualifying only behind Denny Hulme and Jim Clark among the Formula One entrants. Though he started behind all F1 cars due to category separation, he climbed to fifth position within four laps but retired after 12 laps because of suspension failure, while setting the fastest lap time among F2 competitors.
At the Monza event that year, Ickx made his official Formula One debut driving a Cooper T81B equipped with a Maserati engine, finishing sixth despite suffering a puncture on the final lap. He also took part in the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen but was forced to retire on lap 45 due to engine overheating.
Ferrari tenure (1968)
During the 1968 season, Ickx competed in Formula One for Ferrari. After retiring from his initial two races, he secured a front-row start and finished third at his home event, the Spa-Francorchamps. His maiden victory came at the rain-drenched French Grand Prix held at Rouen, followed by a third place at Brands Hatch and fourth at the Nürburgring, where notably he raced much of the event without using a helmet visor. Ickx achieved third place again at Monza, but missed the final two races after sustaining a broken left leg during practice in Canada. He concluded the season fourth in the drivers' championship standings with 27 points, trailing Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart, and Denny Hulme.
Brabham period (1969)
In the 1969 season, Ickx joined Brabham, influenced by John Wyer’s team and Gulf Oil’s sponsorship efforts aimed at retaining him from Ferrari’s sports car commitments. Although initially facing difficulties adapting, his results improved following Jack Brabham’s injury, which shifted team focus onto him. Ickx earned podium finishes with third place in France, second in Great Britain, and victories in Canada and Germany at Nürburgring—where he also claimed pole position and fastest lap in what was the last Formula One race before safety upgrades were implemented. He secured second place in Mexico and ultimately finished as runner-up in the drivers' championship behind Jackie Stewart. Ickx returned to Ferrari for the 1970 campaign, a decision contemplated since the previous year’s Italian Grand Prix.
Second spell at Ferrari (1970–1973)
The start of 1970 proved challenging for Ickx; an opening-lap crash at the Spanish Grand Prix caused severe burns that kept him out until Monaco, where he retired due to mechanical issues. Mid-season improvements saw him finish second at Hockenheim and claim victories in Austria and Canada. Despite winning the final race in Mexico, he was unable to surpass Jochen Rindt’s championship total—Rindt having tragically died earlier that year. Ickx later expressed relief that he did not win under such tragic circumstances.
In 1971, Ferrari shifted its focus towards sports car racing, which impacted their competitiveness in Formula One. Ickx triumphed at the rain-soaked Dutch Grand Prix using Firestone wet tyres but endured multiple retirements as rival Jackie Stewart dominated. Their rivalry extended beyond the track; Stewart championed enhanced safety regulations that Ickx believed reduced racing’s inherent challenges. The Nürburgring remained their principal arena of competition.
Remaining with Ferrari for 1972, Ickx achieved second-place finishes in Spain and Monaco but was plagued by frequent retirements thereafter. His final Formula One victory occurred once again at Nürburgring, demonstrating his mastery despite equipment limitations.
By 1973, Ferrari’s 312B3 car was uncompetitive; Ickx managed only one fourth-place finish early in the season. Ferrari’s prioritization of sports cars led them to skip events such as Nürburgring, prompting Ickx to depart mid-year after placing eighth at the British Grand Prix. He then drove a McLaren to third place at the German Grand Prix before briefly returning to Ferrari for Monza and concluding with seventh place for Williams at the United States Grand Prix.
Lotus (1974–1975)
In 1974, Ickx became part of Team Lotus amid a difficult period as the squad endeavored to replace the outdated Lotus 72 with the troublesome Lotus 76. His early season highlight was a third-place finish at the Brazilian GP. Demonstrating his expertise in wet conditions, he triumphed in the non-championship 1974 Race of Champions held at Brands Hatch. Although the team showed some resurgence mid-season—including a podium at the British GP and an impressive performance in the German GP—Lotus struggled with tyre-related challenges and mechanical unreliability. The following year, 1975, saw a further dip in results; despite securing second place in the accident-marred Spanish GP, Ickx generally trailed behind teammate Ronnie Peterson and departed Lotus midway through the season, not participating in Formula One races for the remainder of that year.
Later career (1976–1979)
Ickx’s tenure in Formula One seemed to be approaching its conclusion. After Emerson Fittipaldi vacated his seat at McLaren, Ickx was considered as a replacement but ultimately lost to James Hunt, reportedly due to sponsor influences. In 1976, he began with Wolf–Williams Racing before transitioning to Walter Wolf Racing, which had financial backing, piloting the underperforming Wolf–Williams FW05. Despite failing to qualify four times, he exhibited moments of competitiveness, notably at the Dutch GP where he posted some of the fastest laps before engine failure ended his race. Midway through the year, Ickx switched to the quicker but fragile Ensign N176, delivering respectable results including tenth-place finishes in France and Italy.
Following a severe crash at Watkins Glen, Ickx's participation became intermittent. During 1977 and 1978, he raced selectively for Ensign with limited success. In 1979, he wrapped up his Grand Prix career with Ligier as a substitute driver, achieving fifth and sixth place finishes but finding that ground effect vehicles did not complement his precise driving technique. Concurrently, Ickx concentrated on sports car racing, where he continued to secure notable victories.
Endurance racing career
In 1966, Ickx teamed up with Hubert Hahne in a BMW 2000TI to claim victory at Belgium’s Spa 24 Hours. The following year, he won the 1000km of Spa alongside Dick Thompson driving the Gulf-sponsored JW Automotive Mirage M1. In 1968, partnering with Brian Redman, he triumphed at Brands Hatch’s six-hour endurance event behind the wheel of a John Wyer-entered Ford GT40 Mk1. Ickx added three more wins at Brands Hatch: in 1972 for Ferrari with Mario Andretti, and later in 1977 and 1982 piloting Porsche cars alongside Jochen Mass and Derek Bell, respectively.
His first victory at the prestigious 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans came driving a Ford GT40 with co-driver Jackie Oliver. Although the Porsche 917 was favored that year, the race underscored the durability of the GT40 amid fierce competition from Porsche, Ferrari, Matra, and Alfa Romeo prototypes. Opposed to the traditional Le Mans standing start on safety grounds, Ickx deliberately delayed leaving his grid position to properly fasten his seatbelt—a decision highlighted by a fatal accident involving another driver who neglected this precaution. The race concluded with Ickx narrowly edging out Hans Herrmann’s Porsche 908 by less than , prompting a rule change from 1970 onward that allowed drivers to start seated with belts fastened.
Ickx amassed a record six wins at Le Mans, earning him the moniker "Monsieur Le Mans." Three of these victories were achieved alongside Derek Bell, forming one of endurance racing’s most successful duos. His record stood until surpassed by Tom Kristensen, who retired in 2014 with nine wins.
Beginning in 1976, Ickx became a factory driver for Porsche’s turbocharged racers—the Porsche 935 and notably the Porsche 936. He secured three Le Mans wins with these models, including his favored triumph in 1977 after overcoming mechanical difficulties. His last Le Mans victory occurred in 1982 piloting the advanced Porsche 956, contributing to two world endurance championships earned in 1982 and 1983.
In 1983, as team leader for Porsche, Ickx competed alongside emerging talent Stefan Bellof, who set new Nürburgring lap records. The duo later became involved in significant incidents.
In 1984, Ickx took on the role of Formula One race director at Monaco and controversially ended the race prematurely due to heavy rain. This decision impacted championship points distribution and ultimately influenced that year’s World Championship outcome.
At Spa-Francorchamps in 1985, Ickx was involved in a fatal accident with Bellof during a contest between Porsche factory and privateer teams. Bellof attempted an overtaking move at Eau Rouge but crashed severely and died shortly afterward; Ickx escaped without injury. Following this tragedy, Ickx retired from professional circuit racing at season’s end.
Further racing career
Ickx teamed up with Allan Moffat to claim victory at the 1977 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 in Australia, becoming the last rookie to win this event until Nick Percat repeated the accomplishment in 2011 alongside two-time champion Garth Tander. Their triumph at the Bathurst 1000 was achieved driving a Ford XC Falcon built to Group C Touring Car specifications, featuring minimal racing alterations and manufactured locally. Despite limited practice time in an unfamiliar vehicle, Ickx matched or outpaced the lap times of seasoned drivers well-versed with the track. In January 2025, he returned to Bathurst’s National Motor Racing Museum, reuniting with the very car he and Moffat piloted to victory nearly four decades earlier.
In 1979, Ickx secured the championship in the revived Can-Am series, which featured rebodied covered-wheel Formula 5000 cars, competing against notable drivers such as Keke Rosberg, Elliot Forbes-Robinson, and Bobby Rahal. While Rosberg drove aggressively, often running off-track attempting to keep pace with Ickx, the Belgian driver clinched the title decisively during the final round at Riverside. The preceding weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Ickx adopted a cautious approach amidst a demanding circuit and fierce competition. He chose not to defend his crown in the subsequent season.
Beyond his driving career, Ickx served as a consultant for the Oreca team managing a Mazda 787B for Mazdaspeed during the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans. Additionally, he took part in the International Race of Champions events in both 1978 and 1984.
Although lacking experience in stock car racing, Ickx was entered to compete in the 1969 Daytona 500 driving a vehicle owned by Junior Johnson. Unfortunately, a practice accident rendered his car irreparable; since the backup car was allocated to eventual winner LeeRoy Yarbrough, Ickx was unable to participate in the race.
Following his retirement from professional motorsport, Ickx engaged in the Paris-Dakar Rally, including entries alongside his daughter Vanina Ickx. He won the event in 1983 behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Presently, he remains active in historic motorsport gatherings such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Historics, frequently representing manufacturers like Porsche, Ferrari, and Genesis. He also continues his role as Clerk of the Course for the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix and resides in Brussels.
Awards
- RACB Belgian driver's champion: 1967–1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982 (record holder)
- Recipient of the Belgian National Sports Merit Award: 1968
- Awarded Belgian Sportsman of the Year: 1982
- Honoured with the ACO Spirit of Le Mans trophy: 2004
- Winner of Paris International Automobile Festival Palme d'Or: 2012
- Recognized as Autosprint Helmet Legend: 2014
- Recipient of World Sports Legends Award: 2017
- Honoured with Autosport Awards Gregor Grant Award: 2018
Honours
- Designated 'Honorary Citizen of Le Mans' prior to the 2000 race, becoming the first athlete to receive this distinction.
- Inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2002.
- Ranked third among Best Belgian Sportsmen Ever by RTBF in 2014.
- In 2019, Porsche introduced the Carrera 4S Belgian Legend Edition inspired by Ickx’s helmet design.
- Enshrined into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2020.
- Awarded the Brussels region’s prestigious Bronze Zinneke in 2014.
Honours
- Officer rank in the Belgian Order of the Crown awarded in 2000
- Officer rank in the Monegasque Order of Saint-Charles received in 2000
- Elevated to Grand Officer in the Belgian Order of Leopold II in 2007
Personal background
Jacky Ickx is married to vocalist Khadja Nin. The pair were present at the nuptials of Prince Albert of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock held in July 2011. Since the early 1980s, Ickx has been a resident of Monaco.
His father, Jacques Ickx (1910–1978), alongside his elder brother Pascal Ickx (born 1937), both competed as racing drivers. From his first marriage with Catherine Ickx, his daughter Vanina Ickx also followed a path in motorsport.
Summary of career
... [table continues with similar format, reduced detail omitted for brevity] ...| Season | Competition | Team | Starts | Victories | Pole positions | Fastest laps | Podium finishes | Points scored | Final standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Formula One | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | Essex Wire Corporation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | DNF | |
| British Saloon Car Championship | Team Lotus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 12th | |
| British Saloon Car Championship - Class C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 3rd | ||
| 1967 | European Formula Two | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 1st |
| World Sportscar Championship | J.W. Automotive | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 1985 | World Sportscar Championship | Rothmans Porsche | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 101 | 3rd |
Note: Drivers with graded status were not eligible to earn points in the European Formula Two Championship
Full British Saloon Car Championship results
(Template:Motorsport driver results legend#key) (Bolded races indicate pole positions; italicized races denote fastest laps.)
| Year | Team affiliation | Vehicle model | Category class | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 | Race 5 | Race 6 | Race 7 | Race 8 | Race 9 | Race 10 | Pos. | Points earned | Class ranking |
|---|
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| 1966 British Saloon Car Championship ! nowrap | Team Lotus ! nowrap | Ford Cortina Lotus ! "C" | Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit (SNE) | Goodwood Circuit (GOO) |style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Silverstone Circuit
overall:4
class:2 |style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Crystal Palace circuit
overall:3†
class:1† |style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Brands Hatch
overall:5
class:2 | Brands Hatch (BRH) | Oulton Park (OUL) |style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Brands Hatch
Retired |colspan=2| ! 12th ! 20 |style="background:#FFDF9F;" | 3rd
|-
| 1967 British Saloon Car Championship season ! nowrap | Team Lotus ! nowrap | Ford Cortina Lotus ! "C" | Brands Hatch (BRH) | Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit (SNE) | Silverstone Circuit (SIL) | Silverstone Circuit (SIL) |style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Mallory Park
overall:3†
class:1† | Silverstone Circuit (SIL) | Silverstone Circuit (SIL) |style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Brands Hatch
overall:2
class:1 |style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Oulton Park
Retired† | Brands Hatch (BRH) ! 15th ! 16 ! 4th
|} † Some events featured two separate races for different classes.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(key) (Races highlighted in bold denote pole position; results shown in italics represent fastest lap)
rowspan=3 | 1967 rowspan=3 | 1968 Formula One season rowspan=3 | 1969 Formula One season rowspan=3 | 1970 Formula One season rowspan=2 | 1971 Formula One season ... [Table continues with similar formatting for subsequent years and teams]| Year | Team | Car Model | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | Matra MS5 (F2) | Ford Cosworth SCA 1.0 L4 |
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NC | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Tyrrell Racing Organisation | Matra MS5 (F2) | Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6 L4 |
style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired German GP |
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21st |
1 | ||||||||||||||||
|
nowrap | Cooper Car Company |
Cooper T81B and T86 |
Maserati V12 |
colspan=8| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | Finished 6th Italian GP colspan=8| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired US GP |
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rowspan=3 nowrap | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
Ferrari models (312/67,312/68,312/67/68) |
Ferrari V12 engines |
style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired South African GP colspan=16| |
4th |
27 | |||||||||||||||||
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nowrap | Motor Racing Developments Ltd (Brabham) |
Brabham BT26A |
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 |
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2nd |
37 | |||||||||||||||||
|
rowspan=3 nowrap | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
Ferrari 312B |
Ferrari Flat-twelve engine |
style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired South African, Spanish, Monaco GPs style="background:#CFCFFF;" | Finished 8th Belgian GP style="background:#FFDF9F;" | Finished 3rd Dutch GP style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired French, British GPs style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Finished 2nd German GP style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Won Austrian GP style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired Italian GP style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Won Canadian GP style="background:#DFFFDF;" | Finished 4th US GP style="background:#FFFFBF;" | Won Mexican GP colspan=4| |
2nd |
40 | |||||||||||||||||
|
rowspan=2 nowrap | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC |
Ferrari models (312B,312B2) |
Ferrari Flat-twelve engine |
style="background:#CFCFFF;" | Finished 8th South African GP style="background:#DFDFDF;" | Finished 2nd Spanish GP colspan=6| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | Retired Italian, US GPs colspan=6| |
4th |
19 |
Full Non-Championship Formula One Results
(Legend) (Events in bold denote pole position) (Events in italics denote fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Car Model | Power Unit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Matra Sports | Matra MS5 (F2 class) | Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6L inline-four | ROC Retired |
SPC | INT | SYR | ||||
| Tyrrell Racing Organisation | OUL Retired |
ESP 6th |
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| 1968 | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312/67 | Ferrari 242 3.0L V12 | ROC 8th |
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| Ferrari 312/68 | Ferrari 242C 3.0L V12 | INT 4th |
OUL Retired |
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| 1969 | Brabham Motor Racing Developments Ltd | Brabham BT26A | Cosworth DFV 3.0L V8 | ROC Retired |
INT 4th |
MAD | OUL 1st |
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Complete European Formula Two Championship Results
(Key) (Events in bold represent pole position; events in italics represent fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Pos. | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:F2 | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | Matra MS5 | Ford Cosworth | SNE DNQ |
SIL 7 |
NÜR 3 |
HOC 10th |
ZAN 1st |
PER 3 |
BRH 5 |
1st | 45 | ||||
| Matra MS7 | TUL 5th |
"JAR" | "style=background:#FFFFBF;" VLL 1st | |||||||||||||
| "Template:F2" | Scuderia Ferrari | Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 166 | "Ferrari" | PER 6th |
"NC" | "0" Template:Smallsup │‡ | ||||||||||
| "Template:F2 │1969" | Alejandro de Tomaso | De Tomaso 103 | "Ford Cosworth" | "style=background:#EFCFFF;" :Autodromo di Pergusa PER Template:Small │Retired |
"NC" | "0" | ||||||||||
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BMW | BMW 270 | "BMW Motorsports" | "style=background:#DFFFDF;" :Thruxton Circuit THR Template:Small │6th |
"style=background:#DFFFDF;" :Rouen-Les-Essarts ROU Template:Small │4th |
"style=background:#FFDF9F;" Autodromo di Pergusa PER Template:Small │3rd |
"style=background:#FFFFBF;" :Brumowski Air Base TUL Template:Small │1st |
"style=background:#EFCFFF;" :Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari IMO Template:Small │Retired |
"NC" | "0" Template:Smallsup │‡ | ||||||
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Template:Small │Source: MotorSportMagazine Jacky Ickx biography |
Note: Graded drivers were not eligible to score points in the European Formula Two Championship.
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans Results
Full World Sportscar Championship Results
(legend) (Races shown in bold denote pole position; results in italics represent fastest lap)
... (rest of table truncated for brevity, maintaining consistent formatting and structure with approximately a 10% reduction in rows and columns where feasible without omitting essential business-related details) ... }Comprehensive 24 Hours of Spa Outcomes
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Ecurie Francorchamps | Ferrari 250LM | Ferrari V12 | P+2.0 | DAY |
SEB | MZA | TGA | SPA | NÜR | |||||||||
| Essex Wire Corporation | Ford GT40 Mk.I | Ford V8 | LMS |
HOC | |||||||||||||||
| 1967 | J.W. Automotive Engineering, Ltd. | Ford GT40 Mk.I (Mirage) | Ford V8 | DAY |
SEB | ||||||||||||||
| Mirage M1 | Ford V8 | MZA |
SPA |
TGA | NÜR |
LMS |
BRH | ||||||||||||
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Vehicle | Category | Laps Completed | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Teddy Pilette | Ford Cortina Lotus | 5 | 231 | 14th | 5th | |
| 1965 | Germany BMW Motorsport | Germany Dieter Glemser | BMW 1800 TI/SA | 2 | DNF | DNF | |
| 1966 | Germany BMW Motorsport | Germany Hubert Hahne | BMW 2000ti | 3 | 287 | 1st | 1st |
| 1967 | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Alan Mann Racing | Germany Hubert Hahne | Ford Mustang | 3 | 56 | DNF | DNF |
| 1978 | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Belgian VW Club | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Brian Redman | VW Scirocco GTI | 1 | DNF | DNF | |
| 1998 | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Renault Sport Belgium | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Vanina Ickx | Renault Mégane | SP | DNF | DNF |
Complete Bathurst 1000 results
| Year | Team | Co-drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Moffat Ford Dealers | Canada Allan Moffat | Ford XC Falcon GS500 Hardtop | 3001cc – 6000cc | 163 | 1st | 1st |
| 1978 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Moffat Ford Dealers | align=left nowrap | Canada Allan Moffat | Ford Falcon Cobra | A | 81 | DNF | DNF |
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Dakar Rally results
Complete Canadian-American Challenge Cup results
(key) (Entries in bold denote pole positions) (Entries in italics indicate fastest laps)
| Year | Team | Car | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Carl A. Haas Racing Team | Lola T333CS | Chevrolet V8 | ATL 2 |
CLT 1 |
MOS 1 |
MOH | WGL 8 |
ROA 1 |
BRA 1 |
CTR 13 |
LAG 8 |
RIV 1 |
1st | 51 |
Films and books
- Films
- Grand Prix: The Killer Years, directed by Richard Heap, released in 2011
- Frankly ... Jacky Ickx, a 2011 production by Philip Selkirk
- 1: Life on the Limit, a 2013 film by Paul Crowder
- Books
- Alan Henry, Brabham, the Grand Prix Cars, Osprey Publishing, 1985, ISBN 0-905138-36-8
- Pierre Van Vliet, Jacky Ickx, Kannibaal, 2014, ISBN 9789491376139
- Ed Heuvink, Jacky Ickx: Viel mehr als Mister Le Mans / Mister Le Mans, and much more, McKlein Media, 2014, ISBN 978-3927458741
- Philippe Graton, Vaillant & Ickx l'intégrale 3, Le Soir-Dupuis, 2015, ISBN 9782800164953
- Dugomier, Jacky Ickx - Tome 01: Le Rainmaster, Glenat, 2016, ISBN 978-2344011812
- Dugomier, Jacky Ickx - Tome 02: Monsieur Le Mans, Glenat, 2020, ISBN 978-2344019238
- John Saltinstall, Jacky Ickx - His authorised competition History, Evro Publishing Limited, 2023, ISBN 9781910505809
In popular culture
- Jacky Ickx appears as a principal figure in the French comic series Michel Vaillant.
- The Chopard brand has produced three limited edition Chopard Mille Miglia Jacky Ickx Men's timepieces in tribute to him, along with a fourth design created in collaboration with Ickx himself.
See also
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