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John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver. He became the United Kingdom's first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement, having been profoundly affected by the death of his teammate and friend Peter Collins two months earlier in the 1958 German Grand Prix.
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:
Had he been born a decade earlier John Michael Hawthorn might have been a heroic Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain. Instead, the circumstances in his formative years led him into motorsport and he became Britain's first world driving champion.
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.
After the pit stop Mike drove an extremely risky manoeuvre triggering off a dreadful collision. It was a real tragedy: 82 spectators died and more than 90 were injured.
Mike Hawthorn was a British F1 driver who won the Drivers' Championship in 1958 becoming United Kingdom's first F1 Champion driver.
Mike Hawthorn was the first British driver to win the world championship, claiming the title for Ferrari in 1958, narrowly beating Stirling Moss. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free. Hawthorn cut his teeth on motorbikes but quickly switched to four-wheeled competition.
Sep 2, 2019 · Mike Hawthorn: Britain's forgotten world champion. Mike Hawthorn won only a single Grand Prix during his world title-winning season - and just three in his entire career. Yet, as we report, he was a natural who on his day was a match for the greats. Grand Prix Photo. Author. Paul Fearnley.
Apr 10, 2009 · The first man to bring the world championship to Britain, Mike Hawthorn, would have turned 80 today, but was killed in a road accident just a few months after his crowning success.
May 31, 2024 · Mike Hawthorn was a retired British racing driver who is often remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Onslow Village, England, and began his racing career in the early 1950 s. He quickly made a name for himself in the junior ranks.
