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.
All-time records
Where Mike Hawthorn ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =2nd in Closest F1 Championship Finishes (1 points)
- 14th in Youngest F1 Race Winners (24y 86d)
- 15th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (9.85 points per race)
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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| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Peter Collins vs Mike Hawthorn | 1–2 |
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 |