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
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reims-Gueux | 2 | 4.25 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 3.83 | 5 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 2.6 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2.5 | 6 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 2.3 | 5 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 2.2 | 5 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.2 | 4 |
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195810 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 7 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Clutch | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P2 | 7 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 7 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Fuel pump | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
19577 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P6 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Clutch | 0 |
19564 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 3 | Transmission | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | — | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | P3 | 4 |
19555 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P6 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Vanwall | 12 | Throttle | 0 |
19549 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 8 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Oil leak | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Transmission | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Disqualified | 0 |
19538 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P1 | 8 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P6 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
19525 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper | 12 | Not classified | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Cooper | 3 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Cooper | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper | 15 | Ignition | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Cooper | 6 | P4 | 3 |