Jo Ramirez

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Aug 20, 1941 (83 years old)

Jo Ramirez

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Frankly... Jacky Ickx
1h 24m
Movie 2011

Frankly... Jacky Ickx

Frankly ... Jacky Ickx is a documentary that explores the life of Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx, tracing his journey from motocross to his iconic status in Formula One and endurance racing. Known as “Monsieur Le Mans” for his six Le Mans wins, Ickx’s story is one of fearless racing, deep introspection, and resilience. Through interviews and archival footage, the film highlights his career milestones, thoughts on the dangers of motorsport, and his legacy, both on the track and in humanitarian efforts, offering an intimate portrait of a true motorsport icon.

The Right to Win
0h 52m
Movie 2004

The Right to Win

Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.

A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1h 52m
Movie 1998

A Star Named Ayrton Senna

The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood
0h 55m
Movie 1993

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood

The official video biography of Ayrton Senna, the triple F1 World Champ whose phenomenal career was cut so tragically short at Imola in 1994. Extensive archive footage covers from his earliest days to becoming one of the world's 'Best Evers', plus many of his most thrilling races. Also featuring informal interviews with his friends and colleagues, Ron Dennis, Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart.

Biography

Ramirez came from the same Mexican town as the Rodriguez brothers - Ricardo and his brother Pedro - and although he had similar racing ambitions he did not have the money to achieve what they were able to. He studied mechanical engineering at Mexico City University but dropped out to accompany his pal Ricardo Rodriguez to Europe in 1961, when the Mexican went to rent a factory Ferrari for the Italian GP at Monza in which he sensationally qualified on the front row of the grid. The race itself was a tragic affair with team leader Wolfgang von Trips crashing to his death on the first lap - in an accident that claimed the lives of several spectators. Rodriguez briefly ran in second place before retiring with mechanical failure.The pair returned in 1962 with Rodriguez showing his pace, finishing second at Pau and fourth in the Belgian GP. In practice for the Mexican GP in November he rented Rob Walker's Lotus 24 and crashed to his death. Ramirez decided to go back to Europe and went on to work for both Maserati and Lamborghini.In 1966 he moved to England to work with Ford and later joined Dan Gurney's Eagle F1 team. After the F1 team closed down Jo spent three years with Gurney in the United States, working in CanAm, Indycars and TransAm racing but in 1971 he returned to Britain to work as chief mechanic for the John Wyer Automotive Gulf Porsche sportscar team.In 1972 he was back in F1 working with Jackie Stewart and Francois Cevert at Tyrrell and he stayed with the Ockham team until 1975 when he was hired to be the team manager of South America's own F1 team - Copersucar-Fittipaldi. There followed stints as the team manager of Shadow, ATS and Theodore before he joined McLaren as team coordinator in December 1983. From 1984 to 2001, Ramírez was coordinator of this Formula One team, including during the infamous Prost–Senna rivalry of the late-1980s. Ramirez retired in the end of 2001.

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