Mike Hawthorn

Born: 1929-04-10

From Wikipedia 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. Hawthorn also won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, but was haunted by his involvement in the disastrous crash that marred the race. Hawthorn died in a road accident six months after retiring; he was suffering from a terminal illness at the time.


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Ferrari: Race to Immortality

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-11-03

The late 1950s were known as golden years in the world of motor racing, champions were made and...

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Mike Hawthorn: On the Limit

as Himself
Released: 2010-09-13

One of the new, eager, racing fanatics leading Britain's charge to the top of the motorsport...

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