Max Mosley obituary: A dizzying intellect; an intimidating man
By Andrew BensonChief F1 writer
Last updated on
24 May 202124 May 2021.From the section Formula 1
Max Mosley, who has died aged 81, was one of the most influential and important figures in motorsport over the last half-century - and also among the most controversial.
With a brilliant intellect and a devious, sometimes malicious mind, he was arguably better suited to a career in politics.
But he was the son of the 1930s British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, and in his youth was involved in his father s post-war political party the Union Movement. He realised his personal history would prevent him from entering parliament, so he directed his attention towards motorsport instead.
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Roy Lester and his wife Glenis with Oxford United player Peter Rhoades-Brown in the 90 s Mrs Lester said: “Roy had supported Oxford United since he was a child. “He was a good family man and loved his grandchildren.” His step-daughter Natalie Ryan said: “He had a heart of gold and was very generous. He got to know a lot of people because of all the pubs he ran.” Throughout his lifetime Mr Lester ran several pubs across the city. As well as The Bullnose Morris, they included The Fox and Hounds, on Abingdon Road, The Royal Standard, in Headington and The George, in Littlemore.
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