Date of Birth: September 17, 1929
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: April 12, 2020
Biography
Stirling Moss was a British Formula One racing driver known as one of the greatest drivers never to win the World Championship. He was born in London, England, and began his racing career shortly after World War II. Moss competed in Formula One from 1951 to 1961, driving for several teams, including Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, and Lotus. He won 16 Grand Prix races, and his sportsmanship and skill earned him widespread respect in the racing community. Off the track, Moss was known for his charismatic personality and his contributions to the automotive world continued well beyond his racing years. He was knighted in 2000 for his services to motor racing.
5 Interesting Facts about Stirling Moss
1. Stirling Moss was known as “Mr. Motor Racing” due to his skill and charisma.
2. Despite never winning a World Championship, he finished as runner-up four times in the Formula One standings.
3. He won the Mille Miglia in 1955, a grueling 1,000-mile race across Italy, setting a record time that still stands.
4. Moss survived a near-fatal crash at Goodwood in 1962, which led to his retirement from professional racing.
5. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000 for his contributions to motor racing.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Stirling Moss
1. “It is necessary to relax your muscles when you can. Relaxing your brain is fatal.”
2. “Movement is tranquility.”
3. “To achieve anything in this game, you must be prepared to dabble in the boundary of disaster.”
4. “There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: drive and make love.”
5. “I believe that if a man wanted to walk on water, and was prepared to give up everything in life, he could do it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Stirling Moss’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $20 million at the time of his death.
Children
Stirling Moss had two children with his third wife, Susie Paine. Their names are Elliot Moss and Allison Bradley.
Relevant Links
1. [Stirling Moss – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_Moss
4. [Stirling Moss – Biography](https://www.biography.com/athlete/stirling-moss
5. [Stirling Moss – BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/52261216
