Mike Hawthorn

Biography

From Wikipedia John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver. He became the United Kingdom's first Formula One World Champion driver in 1958, whereupon he announced his retirement, having been profoundly affected by the death of his teammate and friend Peter Collins two months earlier in the 1958 German Grand Prix. Hawthorn also won the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, but was haunted by his involvement in the disastrous crash that marred the race. Hawthorn died in a road accident six months after retiring; he was suffering from a terminal illness at the time.

Filmografi

Ferrari: Race to Immortality2017 · Self (archive footage)Happiness and Love in Monaco1959 · Mike HawthornMike Hawthorn: On the Limit2010 · HimselfBritish Grand Prix 19581958 · SelfThe History of Motor Racing 1950s - A Golden Decade2004 ·