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Peter John Collins (6 November 1931 – 3 August 1958) was a British racing driver. He was killed in the 1958 German Grand Prix, just weeks after winning the RAC British Grand Prix.
Jul 7, 2014 · Peter Collins was the debonair embodiment of the 1950s racing driver, a man of good looks and charm and wit. Born in 1931, he missed the war; with half a dozen years more behind him, he would surely have flown Spitfires.
Record updated. A genial and handsome young Englishman, Peter could have become the United Kingdom's first World Champion when he relinquished his Lancia-Ferrari to team leader Juan Manuel Fangio during the course of the 1956 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Sep 16, 2021 · Partly because of Collins’ death, he retired from racing at the end of the 1958 season, after securing the world title for Ferrari. He died in a road accident in England early in 1959. Collins was born in Kidderminster, England, in November 1931, the son of a garage owner.
Aug 25, 2016 · The second teenage sensation to emerge from Britain’s 500cc Formula 3, he had followed closely the career path of the first, Stirling Moss, by making his name in sports car racing – albeit with Aston Martin rather than Jaguar – and with go-ahead HWM of Walton-on-Thames in Formula 2.
Feb 10, 2024 · A permanent memorial to Formula 1 driver Peter Collins will be unveiled at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire in May. The Kidderminster-born racer, who drove for Ferrari, was just 26...
Peter John Collins (6 November 1931 – 3 August 1958) was a British racing driver from England, who raced in Formula One. He was third in the championship in 1956. He won three Grands Prix in 1956 and 1958.
Mar 12, 2023 · A bronze memorial to a racing driver who died in a Grand Prix nearly 65 years ago is being planned in his home county. An appeal is hoping to raise £15,000 to create a bust of Peter...
May 6, 2024 · A memorial to honour a British motor racing driver who died more than 60 years ago has been unveiled at one of the oldest motorsport venues in the world. It follows a year-long campaign to raise...
Aug 16, 2023 · Peter Collins, a British racing driver of the 1950s, was one such charismatic speedster whose passion for racing and genuine camaraderie left an enduring mark on Formula One. From his meteoric rise through the ranks to his pivotal role as a teammate and friend, Collins’ legacy continues to shine brightly in the hearts of racing enthusiasts ...
