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Born on January 1, 1945, Jacky Ickx is from Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium. Jacky Ickx is listed as a Formula One driver, rally driver and motorcycle racer. That works out to 81 years old in 2026.
My Take
To me, Jacky Ickx is one of those drivers whose legend outgrows his stat line. Two championship runner-up finishes and eight Grand Prix wins are impressive, but what fascinates me is the temperament behind them: a Belgian racer famous for being eerily composed in the wet, racing through one of the sport's most dangerous eras with quiet conviction. I admire that he seemed to value how a race was driven as much as whether it was won. His endurance-racing reputation only deepens the picture. Ickx feels less like a stat sheet and more like a craftsman who simply refused to be rattled.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jacky Ickx
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャッキー・イクス
- Reading
- じゃっきー・いくす
- Born
- January 1, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium
- Occupation
- Formula One driver / rally driver / motorcycle racer / racing automobile driver
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jacky Ickx born?
Born January 1, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Jacky Ickx from?
Jacky Ickx is from Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium.
What does Jacky Ickx do?
Jacky Ickx works as Formula One driver, rally driver, motorcycle racer, racing automobile driver.
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