Robert Fiske "Bob" Spalding (18 April 1941 – 8 December 1997) was a British

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racer. He was born in

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to British parents and was a former F1 Powerboat World Champion and 4 times winner of the Paris six-hour. Spalding began his boating career in 1961. In 1985, he won the F1 Powerboat World Championship, but did not defend his title the next season after having to retire following head injuries as a result of crashing in the Seville Grand Prix.

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1941 births 1997 deaths British motorboat racers Formula 1 Powerboat drivers {{UK-sport-bio-stub