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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:
Apr 13, 2014 · This Pathé news footage details the last moments and death of U.K.'s first Formula One world champion, Mike Hawthorn, after he died in a traffic accident in 1959.
HALL OF FAME - 1958. Mike Hawthorn loved life, drove fast and died young. Big, blond and boisterous, he often raced wearing a broad grin and a bow tie. He regarded motorsport as a quick way to further the fun he constantly pursued.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 2, 2019 · Boreham, 2 August, 1952. This 200-miler on the Essex airfield bidding to usurp Silverstone was emblematic of what might have been – three 4.5-litre Ferraris and two BRM V16s, surplus Formula 1 cars all, sweeping the front row – and what was and would be.
Mike Hawthorn was the first British driver to win the world championship, claiming the title for Ferrari in 1958, narrowly beating Stirling Moss.
Jan 21, 2019 · After retiring as world champion in 1958, Mike Hawthorn died in a mysterious road accident just months later. Sixty years on from that accident, Maurice Hamilton looks back on the career of the...
