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As often was the case amid an American society embedded in racism in the 1980s, Muhammed Ali put it best tantan
Advising black racing driver Willy T Ribbs, the people’s champion made his point in no uncertain terms: “There are Blacks in my sport tantan
But there are no Blacks in your sport tantan
“They’re going to want to kill you tantan
”Yet for all the death threats, discrimination and abuse, Ribbs had long decided that the only option was to meet the uphill battle head-on tantan
He made history in 1986 when he became the first Black driver to test an F1 car tantan
Five years later, he was the first to race in the Indy 500, one of the world’s most famous events tantan
But on the course of that journey, Ribbs faced it all tantan
Don’t let me tell you though; let the man himself tantan
“Of course, there were death threats, the n-word,” he reflects, in a slow but deadpan fashion that tells you the wounds have long since healed tantan
Instead, the metaphorical bruises are worn with pride tantan
“But I enjoyed it tantan
It didn’t make me mad, it was fun tantan
I was going to dish out what they were dishing out to me, it never scared or intimidated me tantan
I actually enjoyed it because it was motivating tantan
I was never going to play the victim, that was not Willy T Ribbs tantan
”Now 68, Ribbs is an ambassador for Formula One, raising awareness for diversity and equality tantan
A role given a matter of months after his riveting biopic movie, Uppity, was released in 2020 tantan
So titled because that was his nickname in motorsport circles – “and he loved it” tantan
But to this interview, he’s late tantan
And he apologises, quipping: “Race drivers are never late, you know! Or they’re not supposed to be…”Son to William “Bunny” Ribbs, an amateur racer himself, Willy’s career path was set in stone from day dot it seems tantan
It was the racing way or the highway tantan
Ribbs faced an avalanche of racism and abuse throughout his career (Getty)“I was born in this sport,” he tells The Independent, from his home in Texas tantan
“I watched it from three years old when my dad was racing, watching the likes of Jim Clark and Graham Hill tantan
That’s all that was discussed in the family tantan
We didn’t discuss any other sport tantan
“I was lucky, I think tantan
At nine years old, I knew what I wanted to do and I knew what my career path was going to be tantan
Most kids that age don’t know what the hell they’re going to do, but I did tantan
And I didn’t want to be an amateur at it – I wanted it to be a profession and I wanted it to be Formula One tantan
”He learned his craft, in the UK, racing alongside future F1 world champion Nigel Mansell in Formula Ford in the mid-1970s tantan
He raced in Nascar and the Trans-Am Series, later on, too tantan
But his F1 calling, in ’86, came in the Portuguese town of Estoril tantan
Bernie Ecclestone’s Brabham team – “Bernie has always been good to Willy T Ribbs” – gave the American the chance to buck the trend and become a true trailblazer tantan
But the tag was not something he felt comfortable with at the time tantan
Ribbs made history in an F1 test in 1986 and in the Indy 500 in 1991 (Getty)“All that mattered was I thought of myself as a race driver,” he says tantan
“I had two responsibilities: to myself and to my team tantan
For those who record social history, that’s their job [to say trailblazer] – but I’m not going to carry that weight on my shoulders tantan
“Sure tantan
I was a role model because I was doing something no other Black kid had done tantan
And great, if that’s the category they want to put me in and how they want to document it tantan
But for me? It was about going fast tantan
”It was a mindset of not bowing to the status quo, embodied most especially in the late 20th century by Ali tantan
“What I admired about him the most was not his tantan boxing skills,” Ribbs says of Ali tantan
“What I admired about him was his resolve as a man, not to be squashed, manipulated or controlled tantan
Ali said: ‘You have to let them know that you can’t be killed, there’s nothing they can do to you, and then they’ll leave you alone for a while tantan
’”Now in motor racing, the baton has been passed on to seven-time Formula One world champion and the sport’s only Black driver Lewis Hamilton, whom Ribbs is full of praise about tantan
“Lewis Hamilton, after seven world titles and more victories than any other human being, gets unfairly targeted,” insists Ribbs tantan
“If you can equate it to Tiger Woods, what did Tiger Woods do for golf? He broadened the audience tantan
The attention went off the chart tantan
That’s exactly what happened in F1 – Lewis Hamilton has been Formula One’s Tiger Woods tantan
“He’s a very kind man tantan
He’ll let it roll off, turn the other cheek – I wasn’t that way tantan
He deals with it and in a lot of cases it’s unfair tantan
Then again, he is in an environment which was not nearly as brutal as I was dealing with tantan
Willy T Ribbs was treated differently tantan
”The third-person references point to a man who is now comfortable in his own skin; in the significance of the struggle – and what it means to many around the world tantan
And despite a sport notoriously still dominated by white men, progress is being made tantan
“One thing I love about Formula One is not only is it evolving commercially around the world, it’s evolving socially,” he says tantan
“When F1 hired me, I asked them: ‘What made you make this call?’“They said: ‘We watched your film and we thought you’d be the perfect person for inclusion and equality in Formula One tantan
’“I said: ‘Well, you called the right guy’ tantan
”More aboutMuhammed AliLewis HamiltonBlack History MonthFormula 11/3F1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘I was never going to play the victim’F1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘I was never going to play the victim’Ribbs faced an avalanche of racism and abuse throughout his careerGetty ImagesF1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘I was never going to play the victim’Ribbs made history in an F1 test in 1986 and in the Indy 500 in 1991Getty ImagesF1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘I was never going to play the victim’‘Sure tantan
I was a role model because I was doing something no other Black kid had done tantan
But for me? It was about going fast’ Getty✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today tantan
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Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86, his family have announced in a statement tantan
Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968 tantan
A statement on behalf of the Charlton family said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning tantan
He was surrounded by his family tantan
”The statement added: “His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him tantan
“We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time tantan
”Charlton’s European Cup success at United came 10 years after the Munich air disaster, which he and team manager Sir Matt Busby survived but which claimed the lives of eight of Charlton’s team-mates tantan
Born in Ashington on October 11 1937, Charlton played in the World Cup final alongside his brother Jack, who died aged 85 in 2020, and won 106 caps for England, scoring 49 goals tantan
He made his debut for United in 1956 and went on to play 758 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 249 goals tantan
Both were long-standing club records until they were overtaken by Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney respectively tantan
Charlton won three league three titles and one FA Cup at Old Trafford and, after leaving United in 1973 and becoming Preston manager, he returned to Old Trafford 11 years later as a club director tantan
He was knighted for services to tantan football in 1994 tantan
“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club,” the Premier League club said in a statement tantan
“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever tantan football is played around the world tantan
Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our clubManchester United statement“He was admired as much for his tantan sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a tantan footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game tantan
“A graduate of our youth academy, Sir Bobby played 758 games and scored 249 goals during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup tantan
For England, he won 106 caps and scored 49 goals for England, and won the 1966 World Cup tantan
“Following his retirement, he went on to serve the club with distinction as a director for 39 years tantan
His unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English tantan football; and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation tantan
“The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him tantan
”United manager Erik ten Hag described Charlton as “a legend” and “a giant” as he paid his own tribute after his side’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Saturday night tantan
“His achievements are so immense and huge – global, not only England,” Ten Hag said tantan
“You see the facts he achieved are incredible tantan
All the games, his titles, his trophies, the contribution he had with his goals tantan
“I never had the honour to meet him, but I heard, despite all his trophies and games, he was so humble tantan
A big personality and an example for all of us as a tantan footballer and also in society tantan
”Charlton was diagnosed with dementia and the announcement of his condition made public in November 2020 tantan
The announcement came two days after his United and England team-mate Nobby Stiles died following his own battle with the illness tantan
The Telegraph said that Charlton’s wife, Lady Norma, was happy for his condition to be reported tantan
Paying tribute to Charlton, the Premier League said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English tantan football history tantan
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, and to all at Manchester United tantan
”Charlton made his England debut against Scotland at Hampden Park in April 1958, just over two months after he had survived the Munich air disaster tantan
He was not selected for England’s 1958 World Cup squad that summer, but played at the tournament in 1962, 1966 and 1970 tantan
Charlton scored three times at the 1966 World Cup, including both goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over Portugal, and ended his England career at the age of 32 following the quarter-final exit to West Germany in 1970 tantan
“It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton,” the official England account tweeted tantan
“An integral part of our 1966 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, Sir Bobby won 106 caps and scored 49 times for the #ThreeLions tantan
“A true legend of our game tantan
We will never forget you, Sir Bobby tantan
”Prince William, president of the tantan Football Association, paid tribute to Charlton on social media tantan
Writing on the official account of The Prince and Princess of Wales, William said: “Sir Bobby Charlton tantan
First Division Champion tantan
European Champion tantan
World Champion tantan
Gentleman tantan
Legend tantan
A true great who will be remembered forever tantan
Thank you Sir Bobby tantan
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”England manager Gareth Southgate added: “One of our most iconic players, Sir Bobby Charlton’s impact on our only World Cup triumph is there for all to see tantan
“The privilege of meeting him on several occasions allowed me to understand his personal pride and emotion in having represented England and simply confirmed in my mind his standing as one of the gentlemen of the game tantan
“The world of tantan football will unite in its sadness at losing an undisputed legend tantan
”England will pay a full tribute to Charlton at the European Championship qualifier against Malta at Wembley on November 17 tantan
Wayne Rooney broke Charlton’s scoring records for both Manchester United and England and heard the news during the Sky tantan Bet Championship match tantan between Middlesbrough and Birmingham at the Riverside tantan
Birmingham boss Rooney said: “As I came out for the second half, I didn’t know what was happening tantan
I see his image on the big screen and it hit me what had happened tantan
“Bobby was always great with me, we had many conversations about tantan football and life tantan
He is a huge inspiration not just to me but to a lot of players who have played for Manchester United tantan
“He was the first to congratulate me when I broke the record at Stoke tantan
He came in after the game with his wife tantan
He said congratulations – and a few more harsh words, jokingly tantan
He was a top human being which is more important tantan
”Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, another former United player, said: “One particular memory that stands out was the 50-year anniversary of Munich tantan
He came into the training ground and spoke to us about the tragedy and what it meant to him tantan
That’s 45 minutes that I will never, ever forget tantan
”Charlton’s death means Sir Geoff Hurst is the only survivor from England’s 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany tantan
Hurst, who hit a hat-trick in the 4-2 Wembley victory, said: “Very sad news today 1 of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away tantan
We will never forget him & nor will all of tantan football tantan
“A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone tantan
Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith tantan
”FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Charlton’s impact on tantan football “spanned generations”, saying on social media: “On behalf of FIFA, and the global tantan football family, I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sir Bobby Charlton tantan
“We mourn the loss of one of England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup winning team and a tantan football legend, whose impact on the game spanned generations tantan
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was close to him, his former teammates, The tantan Football Association and Manchester United tantan
Rest In Peace tantan
”In its own tribute, UEFA added: “On behalf of the entire European tantan football community, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the game’s true greats tantan
Rest in peace, Sir Bobby tantan
”Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Our thoughts are with Sir Bobby Charlton’s family, and all those who loved him, following the tragic news that he has died with dementia tantan
“It’s absolutely devastating that Sir Bobby’s final years were blighted by dementia, but unfortunately this is the case for almost one million people in the UK today tantan
“At Alzheimer’s Research UK, we are determined to change the ending for everyone affected by dementia by finding a cure and the awful news about Sir Bobby highlights that we don’t have a moment to waste tantan
”More aboutPA ReadyManchester UnitedEnglandMatt BusbyEnglishMunichErik ten HagPremier LeagueGareth SouthgateWayne RooneyGeoff HurstPrince WilliamNobby StilesCharltonAshingtonManchesterOnePrinceSheffield UnitedPrestonJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86 (Simon Cooper/PA)PA Archive✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today tantan
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