Motorcycle racing icon Barry Sheene has been officially inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in London. The late 1976 and 1977 500cc world champion remains the last British rider to win the premier-class title. Sheene, who died from cancer in 2003 at the age of 52, was represented at Thursday’s ceremony by his son Freddie. "To see that fifty years on [from his 1976 title] MotoGP is still commemorating him, he'd be extremely proud," said Freddie. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Sheene remained competitive, finishing third in the 1979 standings with three victories.