Career
Born in London, England, he emigrated to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1952, where he began his racing career. He met with John Love who was changing from motorcycle racing to single-seat cars. Redman enthusiastically helped Love prepare and maintain his Cooper F3 with a Manx Norton 500 cc engine.
In recognition for Redman"s assistance, Love allowed Redman to ride his Triumph Grand Prix including use of his riding gear for his first racing experiences.
Redman acquired more experience on his home tracks, culminating in winning the 350 cc Rhodesian Championship, after which he aspired to European racing, starting at Brands Hatch in the company of Geoff Duke and a young, rising Mike Hailwood. Still wanting to race, Redman returned to Europe where he hoped to secure a contract riding for Walter Kaaden"s MZ team in 125 cc and 250 cc classes.
He unexpectedly gained factory rides in selected races with Honda for part of the 1960 season due to an injury suffered by regular rider Tom Phillis, and became himself contracted for the 1961 season. Redman would go on to claim four consecutive 350cc World Championships from 1962 to 1965.
In 1962 and 1963 he claimed double championships winning both the 250cc and 350cc World Championships.
After being injured at the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix, Redman made the decision to retire. (key) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
† The 1963 350cc Japanese Grand Prix was a non-championship event.
