Pilotes de légende

Six world crowns, Norton then Gilera, a one-piece leather suit stitched by a tailor from St Helens and a strike paid for with six months' suspension: Geoff Duke invented the modern rider's trade.

Three world titles, eight wins in 500 cm³ and a riding signature of rare purity: the career of Luca Cadalora, from the 1986 125 title on a Garelli to Valentino Rossi's garage.

Twice 250 cm³ world champion in 1983 and 1986 on Yamaha, Carlos Lavado left his mark on Grand Prix racing with a relentlessly attacking riding style. His titles, his machines, his rivals and his status as a Venezuelan legend.

Four world titles in two seasons: in 1978 and 1979, Kork Ballington put the 250 and 350 cc classes in his pocket aboard the tandem-twin Kawasakis. Portrait of a quiet man who became a legend.

A six-time 250cc and 350cc world champion between 1962 and 1965, Jim Redman was Honda's spearhead in Grand Prix racing: a portrait of the pioneer from Rhodesia who tamed the fabulous Japanese multi-cylinders and paved the way for Mike Hailwood.