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5 brilliant images in remembrance of Barry Sheene

In remembrance of the true sporting legend, we've taken five of our favourite images of Barry Sheene, thirteen years on since his passing.

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On Mar 10, 2017
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The Barry Sheene Parade (2016)

The Barry Sheene Parade during the MotoGP Of Great Britain - Race at Silverstone Circuit on September 4, 2016 in Northampton, England.Mirco Lazzari gp / Stringer

The Barry Sheene Parade during the MotoGP Of Great Britain - Race at Silverstone Circuit on September 4, 2016 in Northampton, England.

2

Training session for Royal Mail couriers (1981)

Carrying a cut-out of a pillar box in order to demonstrate what you should not carry on a motorcycle, at a training session for Royal Mail couriers at Battersea Park, London, 23rd March 1981. The Royal Mail launched a new 'Expresspost' motorcycle courier service the following month and Sheene joined riding instructors and safety experts at the session.David Levenson / Stringer

Carrying a cut-out of a pillar box in order to demonstrate what you should not carry on a motorcycle, at a training session for Royal Mail couriers at Battersea Park, London, 23rd March 1981. The Royal Mail launched a new 'Expresspost' motorcycle courier service the following month and Sheene joined riding instructors and safety experts at the session.

3

Racing at the Hockenheimring circuit (1979)

Rides the #7 Yamaha YZR 500 during the German motorcycle Grand Prix on 6 May 1979 at the Hockenheimring circuit in Hockenheim, Germany.

4

Three famous faces at Brands Hatch (1978)

At Brands Hatch, where he was driving a Formula One racecar for the first time, 25th April 1978. Also present at the track were keen racing fan George Harrison (1943 - 2001, centre) of the Beatles, and advisor John Surtees (right), who successfully made the transition from motorcycle racing to Formula One.

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Victory at the German motorcycle GP (1977)

Celebrating with a v for vicory salute after winning the German motorcycle Grand Prix on 8 May 1977 at the Hockenheimring circuit in Hockenheim, Germany.

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