designed as 2RC143 was developed. It proved very successful, winning 8 out of the 11 races contested that season. Australian Tom Phillis won the world championship and Honda won the constructor championship as well. Other riders winning races on the Honda 2RC143 that year were: Luigi Taveri, Jim Redman, Kunimitsu Takahashi and Mike Hailwood. See also 1960 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season 1961 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season References RC143 Grand Prix motorcycles