Mike Hailwood
born 2 Apr 1940 · raced 1963–1974
50Races
0Wins
2Podiums
22Top 10s
7.93Avg Position
12.34Avg Grid Pos
1Constructor Titles
Mike Hailwood, a legendary figure in motorcycle racing, made a brief but notable foray into Formula 1. Known for his exceptional natural talent and adaptability, he competed in 50 Grand Prix races between 1963 and 1974, achieving 2 podium finishes, including second place at the 1972 Italian Grand Prix. While his F1 career was comparatively short, his presence showcased the rare ability of a two-wheel icon to compete at the highest level of four-wheel motorsport. Hailwood's transition highlighted his versatile skill set and cemented his status as one of motorsport's most gifted all-around drivers.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surtees | 0 | 1 | 16 | 27 |
| McLaren | 0 | 1 | 12 | 11 |
| Lotus-BRM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Lotus-Climax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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.
- Carlos Pace15 shared races · Compare with Carlos Pace (1973)
- Emerson Fittipaldi11 shared races · Compare with Emerson Fittipaldi (1974)
- Denny Hulme11 shared races · Compare with Denny Hulme (1974)
- Andrea de Adamich10 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Adamich (1972)
- Tim Schenken10 shared races · Compare with Tim Schenken (1972)
- Chris Amon6 shared races · Compare with Chris Amon (1964)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Emerson Fittipaldi vs Mike Hailwood | 7–4 | |
| 1974 | Mike Hailwood vs Denny Hulme | 5–6 | |
| 1973 | Mike Hailwood vs Carlos Pace | 5–8 | |
| 1973 | Mike Hailwood vs Jochen Mass | 0–2 | |
| 1972 | Mike Hailwood vs Tim Schenken | 7–3 | |
| 1972 | Andrea de Adamich vs Mike Hailwood | 4–6 | |
| 1964 | Chris Amon vs Mike Hailwood | 3–3 |
197411 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | P15 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | P3 | 4 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P4 | 3 |
Earlier seasons1963–1973 (6 seasons)▾
197315 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 6 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P9 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 18 | P14 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | Electrical | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | Collision | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | Tyre | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 9 | Oil leak | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | Accident | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | Halfshaft | 0 |
197210 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | P17 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 9 | P2 | 6 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 16 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 7 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 15 | Electrical | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 4 | Suspension | 0 |
19712 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 17 | P4 | 3 |
19651 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 12 | Gearbox | 0 |
19649 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 17 | Overheating | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 12 | Oil pipe | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 14 | P12 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 15 | P6 | 1 |
19633 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Lola | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lola | 18 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 17 | P8 | 0 |