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John Michael "Mike" Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. Hawthorn won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1958 with Ferrari, and won three Grands Prix across seven seasons.
Jan 22, 2020 · 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:
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. Paul Fearnley.
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.
Jan 3, 2024 · 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.
Mike Hawthorn was a British racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. He made history in 1958 by winning the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship with Ferrari, becoming the first British driver to claim the title.
After another several extraordinary performances Enzo Ferrari noted this exceptional driver. In the season’s last race, held at the Modena circuit, Mike drove a Ferrari, but his performance was not the best, although it was enough to sign a contract with the Scuderia for the following season.
Mike Hawthorn made his competition debut on 2 September 1950 in his 1934 Riley Ulster Imp, KV 9475, winning the 1,100 cc sports car class at the Brighton Speed Trials. In 1951, driving a 1+1⁄2-litre T.T. Riley, he entered the Motor Sport Brooklands Memorial Trophy, a season-long contest run at Goodwood, winning it by one point.
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.
