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He died in a road accident three months after retiring. With a total of three career World Championship Grand Prix wins, Hawthorn has the lowest number of Grand Prix wins scored by any Formula One World Champion. Hawthorn had also won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.
A grinning Hawthorn prepares to take on Zandvoort in his Ferrari at the 1958 Dutch Grand Prix. His only championship victory in his first Formula 1 season was a singular feat that became the highlight of Mike's career. In a classic 1953 French Grand Prix at Reims his Ferrari crossed the finish line a hair's breadth ahead of the Maserati driven ...
The story of Mike Hawthorn's death on January 22nd 1959 has proven to be one of our most-read articles of 2019, so this seems an appropriate time to once more bring you the story of Britian's first Forrmula One World Champion, and his demise just a few short months after winning that title:
Jan 3, 2024 · The stunning life and legacy of Mike Hawthorn. Mike Hawthorn's life could easily be turned into a film that gives much food for thought as you leave the theatre. The British Formula 1 world champion reached the top step on the 24 Hours of Le Mans podium only once despite several valiant attempts.
Feb 12, 2019 · Mike Hawthorn was Britain’s first Formula One World Champion. The flamboyant racer drove for Scuderia Ferrari almost his entire career, taking the World Championship title in 1958, then immediately announcing his retirement.
Jun 26, 2023 · Mike Hawthorn was a British racing driver who became the United Kingdom’s first Formula One World Champion in 1958. Even though he won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, his career and life were marked by tragedy and controversy.
One of the greatest talents in motor racing. 1958. Discover more. 2CAREER. Mike became a racing driver almost by accident. Born in 1929 he inherited his father’s passion, enthusiasm and determination. These were the necessary requisites to become one of the most feared drivers of his times.
