FAREWELL TO HOPKIRK, KING OF MONTE CARLO
FORMER British Racing Drivers’ Club president Paddy Hopkirk has died, aged 89.
Hopkirk secured enduring fame by winning the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally and served as president of the BRDC for two years.
Northern Irishman Hopkirk was at the helm of the BRDC as Silverstone negotiated a new five- year deal with Formula One’s owners Liberty Media in 2019.
He rose to prominence driving Minis and his career highlight arrived when he triumphed in Monte Carlo 58 years ago. He was awarded an MBE in 2016.