Mike Hawthorn

John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a racing driver, born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, and educated at Ardingly College, West Sussex.

Mike Hawthorn
BornJohn Michael Hawthorn
(1929-04-10)10 April 1929
Mexborough, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Died22 January 1959(1959-01-22) (aged 29)
Near Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years19521958
TeamsFerrari,
Vanwall,
BRM,
non-works Cooper,
non-works Maserati
Entries47 (45 starts)
Championships1 (1958)
Wins3
Podiums18
Career points112 914 (127 914)[1]
Pole positions4
Fastest laps6
First entry1952 Belgian Grand Prix
First win1953 French Grand Prix
Last win1958 French Grand Prix
Last entry1958 Moroccan Grand Prix
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years1953, 19551958
TeamsJaguar Cars
Scuderia Ferrari
Best finish1st (1955)
Class wins1 (1955)

References

  1. Up until 1990, not all points scored by a driver contributed to their final World Championship tally (see list of points scoring systems for more information). Numbers without parentheses are Championship points; numbers in parentheses are total points scored.
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