Phillip William Read M.B.E. (born 1 January 1939) is an English former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer nicknamed “The Prince of Speed”, also the name of Read’s 1970 autobiography, and Speady Read. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he became the first man to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes.
