Peter Whitehead
born 12 Nov 1914 · raced 1950–1954
10Races
0Wins
1Podiums
5Top 10s
7.6Avg Position
16.73Avg Grid Pos
Peter Whitehead was a British privateer who raced in Formula 1 between 1950 and 1954 with Ferrari, Alta and Cooper cars. A seasoned sportsman who raced both cars and motorcycles, he was known for his determination and mechanical aptitude, often preparing his own machinery. Whitehead secured a notable podium finish at the 1950 French Grand Prix, driving a Ferrari. He participated in 10 World Championship races, achieving 1 podiums before his untimely death in a sports car accident in 1958.
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone Circuit | 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.
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19541 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Cooper | 24 | Oil leak | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1953 (4 seasons)▾
19531 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Cooper | 14 | P9 | 0 |
19522 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Alta | 13 | Clutch | 0 |
19514 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 19 | Magneto | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P9 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Accident | 0 |
19503 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 18 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 18 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 21 | Engine | 0 |