F1 Report

Mike Hawthorn

Mike Hawthorn, Britain's first Formula 1 World Champion, was a charismatic figure known for his bow tie and flamboyant driving style. His career, though tragically short, saw him compete in 48 Grands Prix, achieving 3 victories and 18 podium finishes. A fierce competitor, particularly against Stirling Moss, he clinched the 1958 World Championship by a single point, only to retire immediately afterwards. His untimely death in a road accident just months later cemented his legend as one of motor racing's most compelling and tragic heroes.

48Races
3Wins
18Podiums
34Top 10s
7.02Avg Position
5.71Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titles

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Podiums
Points
Races
Ferrari316113.6437
Cooper01105
Maserati0141
Vanwall0003
BRM0002
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Mike Hawthorn season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
19581149
19574013
19561204
195500
19543124.64
19534127
19525010
195810 races, 1 win
19577 races
19564 races
Mike Hawthorn race results in 1956
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
British Grand PrixBRM3Transmission0
French Grand PrixVanwall6P100
Monaco Grand PrixBRMEngine0
Argentine Grand PrixMaserati8P34
19555 races
Mike Hawthorn race results in 1955
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Italian Grand PrixFerrari14P100
British Grand PrixFerrari12P60
Dutch Grand PrixFerrari5P70
Belgian Grand PrixVanwall9Gearbox0
Monaco Grand PrixVanwall12Throttle0
19549 races, 1 win
19538 races, 1 win
19525 races
Mike Hawthorn race results in 1952
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Italian Grand PrixCooper12Not classified0
Dutch Grand PrixCooper3P43
British Grand PrixCooper7P34
French Grand PrixCooper15Ignition0
Belgian Grand PrixCooper6P43