Peter Collins
born 6 Nov 1931 · raced 1952–1958
Peter Collins was a charismatic and highly regarded British racing driver whose career was tragically cut short. Known for his natural talent and smooth driving style, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a key figure in the dominant Ferrari team of the mid-1950s. Collins famously handed over his car to Juan Manuel Fangio during the 1956 Italian Grand Prix, a selfless act that helped Fangio secure the championship. He competed in 32 Grands Prix, achieving 3 wins and 9 podiums before his fatal accident at the 1958 German Grand Prix.
All-time records
Where Peter Collins ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 12th in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+1:51.300)
- 19th in Youngest F1 Race Winners (24y 210d)
- =23rd in Closest F1 Race Finishes (+0.300s seconds)
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Reims-Gueux | 1 | 3.33 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2.33 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 2.2 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1.33 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.75 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Mike Hawthorn13 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1958)
- Luigi Musso10 shared races · Compare with Luigi Musso (1958)
- Wolfgang von Trips7 shared races · Compare with Wolfgang von Trips (1958)
- Lance Macklin7 shared races · Compare with Lance Macklin (1953)
- Eugenio Castellotti5 shared races · Compare with Eugenio Castellotti (1956)
- Juan Fangio5 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1956)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Ferrari | Collins vs HawthornPeter Collins vs Mike Hawthorn | 2–5 |
| 1958 | Ferrari | Collins vs MussoPeter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 1–3 |
| 1958 | Ferrari | Collins vs von TripsPeter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–2 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs HawthornPeter Collins vs Mike Hawthorn | 2–4 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs MussoPeter Collins vs Luigi Musso | 2–3 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs TrintignantPeter Collins vs Maurice Trintignant | 1–1 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs von TripsPeter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 0–2 |
| 1956 | Ferrari | Collins vs FangioPeter Collins vs Juan Fangio | 2–3 |
| 1956 | Ferrari | Castellotti vs CollinsEugenio Castellotti vs Peter Collins | 0–5 |
| 1956 | Ferrari | Collins vs de PortagoPeter Collins vs Alfonso de Portago | 1–1 |
| 1953 | HWM | Collins vs MacklinPeter Collins vs Lance Macklin | 3–1 |
| 1952 | HWM | Collins vs MacklinPeter Collins vs Lance Macklin | 1–2 |
19587 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Accident | 0 | |
| 6 | P1 | 8 | |
| 4 | P5 | 2 | |
| 4 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 10 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 9 | P3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Halfshaft | 0 |
Earlier seasons1952–1957 (6 seasons)▾
19576 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 9 | P4 | 0 | |
| 8 | Water leak | 0 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 2 | Accident | 0 | |
| 11 | P6 | 0 | |
| 5 | Clutch | 0 |
19567 races, 2 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | P2 | 3 | |
| 2 | Fuel leak | 0 | |
| 12 | P2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Oil pressure | 0 | |
| 3 | P1 | 8 | |
| 3 | P1 | 8 | |
| 9 | P2 | 3 | |
| 9 | Accident | 0 |
19552 racesMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 24 | Clutch | 0 |
19543 racesVanwall▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Accident | 0 | |
| 16 | P7 | 0 | |
| 11 | Engine | 0 |
19534 racesHWM▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 17 | P13 | 0 | |
| 16 | Clutch | 0 | |
| 16 | P8 | 0 |
19524 racesHWM▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 8 | P6 | 0 | |
| 11 | Halfshaft | 0 | |
| 6 | Halfshaft | 0 |