Wally Willmott has completed his final lap with the chequered flag flying for his remarkable life. After a long illness the well-respected Southland mechanic died aged 78 on Friday, and the tributes have since flowed for Willmott. SUPPLIED Bruce McLaren and Wally Willmott during the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1964. The McLaren team has paid tribute to Willmott in the wake of his death. Southland Sports Car Club president Rachael Beck said Willmott was a character within the Southland motorsport community.

Source: Stuff June 10, 2019 03:22 UTC