Mike Hawthorn
Mike Hawthorn
John Michael Hawthorn 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 three months after retiring; he was allegedly suffering from a terminal illness at the time.
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Male
Date of Birth
April 10th, 1929
Age
95
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
January 22nd, 1959
Died Aged
29
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Occupation
Racing Driver
Sportsperson
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