13-time world champion Angel Nieto has been inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame

On 13 November, five legends of motorcycling were inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame at the FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Mies (Switzerland). Among them was the Spaniard Ángel Nieto, who achieved outstanding success in the Motorcycle World Championship.

Between 1969 and 1984, Nieto won thirteen World Grand Prix championships – six on 50cc machines and seven in the 125cc class. However, as he was notoriously superstitious about the number 13, he always referred to his tally as ‘twelve plus one’, a fact also reflected in the wording on his commemorative plaque in the Hall of Fame.

Von links: Gelete Nieto, Rickardsson, Tarres, Viegas, Peterhansel, Everts

Foto: FIM

From Grand Prix to speedway: riders from various disciplines were honoured

Angel Nieto passed away in 2017. His son Gelete accepted the honour on his father’s behalf. Alongside Nieto, four other former riders – Stefan Everts (MXGP), Tony Rickardsson (SpeedwayGP), Jordi Tarres (TrialGP) and Stéphane Peterhansel (RallyGP and EnduroGP) – were inducted into the FIM Hall of Fame.

“It was an unforgettable day on which we were able to pay tribute to the outstanding achievements of these five riders, who have helped shape motorcycling and, through their great dedication, continue to inspire future generations of riders,” said FIM President Jorge Viegas at the ceremony. “It was an honour for us to welcome four of these undisputed legends of motorcycling on the occasion of their induction into the FIM Hall of Fame, and this significant event was made all the more special by the presence of the sons of the late Angel Nieto.”

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Von links: Everts, Peterhansel, Tarres, Rickardsson und Gelete Nieto

Foto: FIM