Ribbs was the first Black driver to test drive a Formula 1 car and also compete in the Indy 500
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00:00He's one of the greatest sports figures of this century.
00:06That's where he ranks.
00:07There's Allie, of course.
00:09There's Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
00:15But he will be at that level, at the top worldwide.
00:23And it's only great for Formula One.
00:27Believe me.
00:28I talked to Formula One.
00:30I was ambassador for them.
00:31Right?
00:33They want Lewis to race until he's 80.
00:37They hope that he sticks around until he's 80 years old.
00:41He's going to race as long as he's competitive.
00:45Right?
00:46And every athlete knows when they've lost a step.
00:49Right?
00:50And when you bow out gracefully.
00:56But I do know the sport wants him around for a long time.
01:02Because of what he's done for the sport.