Great Read: The incredible Tony Rolt

War hero, F1 driver, Le Mans winner and 4WD pioneer  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE The incredible Tony Rolt: war hero, F1 driver, Le Mans winner and 4WD pioneer November 1999 | Phil Llewellin Before the war he was an up-and-coming racer but hostilities drew Tony Rolt from Donington to Colditz. He returned a war hero on the verge of stardom. Eighteen years after Rolt's death, we revisit Phil Llewellin's profile of his remarkable career May 1940 was a month of immense drama as General Heinz Guderian's tanks brought blitzkrieg to northern France. As the noose tightened, a 21-year-old Rifle Brigade lieutenant risked his life to rescue a wounded soldier. Brave and cool enough to administer first-aid while keeping the Germans at bay with bursts from a Bren gun, Tony Rolt received the Military Cross. Thirteen years later that brave soldier would receive further accolades — a winner's garland at Le Mans. READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Will F1 fans be able to understand the racing in 2026? As F1's 2026 revolution starts, the series faces an uncomfortable question: can fans comprehend racing where the most crucial battles are invisible? READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Explained: The engine compression row that risks overshadowing F1's new era A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Explained: The engine compression row that risks overshadowing F1's new era A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy