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Mike Hawthorn |
Starts: 45 Wins: 3 Podiums: 18 Fastest laps: 6 Poles: 4 |
Country: United Kingdom |
Date of birth: 10/04/1929 Wikipedia: Mike Hawthorn |
Bio
Mike Hawthorn was a retired British racing driver who is often remembered as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was born on April 10, 1929 in Onslow Village, England, and began his racing career in the early 1950s. He quickly made a name for himself in the junior ranks.In 1952, Hawthorn made his Formula 1 debut with the Cooper team, and he immediately impressed with his speed and skill. He went on to race for a number of teams, including Ferrari, Vanwall, and BRM, and won the World Championships in 1958. He is often remembered as one of the most talented and successful drivers in the history of the sport.
In his personal life, Hawthorn never married, but did father a son.
As a driver, Hawthorn was known for his fearless and aggressive style on the track. He was highly skilled at pushing the limits of his car and taking risks in order to gain an advantage. He was also known for his ability to deliver strong performances under pressure, and his competitive spirit. He earned him the nickname "Le Papillon" (The Butterfly), because of the trademark bowtie he used to wear behind the wheel. These qualities, combined with his natural talent and determination, made him a formidable force on the track and helped him to become one of the most successful drivers in the history of Formula 1. Hawthorn retired from racing in 1958. Tragically, he died in a car accident in 1959 at the age of 29.
All time driver rank for Mike Hawthorn per points scoring system
Points system | Rank* | Total points* | Average points / GP |
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25 points + f-lap + sprint ext - 2022 - 2023 | 69 | 450.6 | 10.01 (ranked 12) |
25 points + f-lap + sprint - 2021 - 2021 | 68 | 450.6 | 10.01 (ranked 12) |
25 points + fastest lap - 2019 - 2020 | 68 | 450.6 | 10.01 (ranked 12) |
25 points - 2010 - 2018 excluding 2014 | 68 | 446.5 | 9.92 (ranked 12) |
25 points + last GP 2x - 2014 - 2014 | 67 | 510.5 | 11.34 (ranked 12) |
10 points extended - 2003 - 2009 | 67 | 185 | 4.11 (ranked 12) |
10 points system - 1991 - 2002 | 63 | 131 | 2.91 (ranked 15) |
9 points system - 1961 - 1990 | 64 | 128 | 2.84 (ranked 14) |
8 points extended - 1960 - 1960 | 63 | 125 | 2.78 (ranked 13) |
8 points + fastest lap - 1950 - 1959 | 60 | 127.6 | 2.84 (ranked 14) |
*click rank or points for career GP breakdown of Mike Hawthorn.
Career stats for Mike Hawthorn
Stat | Value | Rank |
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Wins | 3 | 59 |
Podiums | 18 | 57 |
Fastest laps | 6 | 46 |
Poles | 4 | 52 |
Total GPs | 45 | 160 |
Average wins / GP | 0.07 | 51 |
Average podiums / GP | 0.4 | 20 |
Times world champion | 0 | 18 |
Best position in a GP | 1 | - |
Hattricks | 1 | 34 |
Best position in a season | 1 (1958) | - |
Driver in current season | no | - |
First season of driver | 1952 | - |
Last season of driver | 1958 | - |
Number of seasons | 7 | 113 |
Streaks for Mike Hawthorn
Streak type | Streak value | Streak start | Streak end |
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Highest points streak (over seasons) | 109 | Argentina 1953 | Italy 1953 |
Highest points streak (in a season) | 109 | Argentina 1953 | Italy 1953 |
Highest podium streak (over seasons) | 3 | Belgium 1958 | Great Britain 1958 |
Highest podium streak (in a season) | 3 | Belgium 1958 | Great Britain 1958 |
Career team battles for Mike Hawthorn
Career team battle for Mike Hawthorn (includes partial season battles)
Season overview for Mike Hawthorn
Season | Team | Grand prix | Points | Position | Wins | Podiums | Fastest laps |
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1952 | Cooper | 5 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
1953 | Ferrari | 8 | 109 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
1954 | Gordini | 8 | 76.1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
1955 | Vanwall | 5 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1956 | Vanwall | 3 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
1957 | Ferrari | 6 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
1958 | Ferrari | 10 | 144 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
Teams for which Mike Hawthorn has competed
Number | Team | Season |
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1 | BRM | 1956 |
2 | Cooper | 1952 |
3 | Ferrari | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958 |
4 | Gordini | 1954 |
5 | Maserati | 1956 |
6 | Vanwall | 1955, 1956 |
Wins for Mike Hawthorn
Fastest laps for Mike Hawthorn
Nr | Season | Grandprix |
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1 | 1954 | 1x - Great Britain (shared fastest lap) (Ferrari) |
2 | 1958 | 5x - Monaco (Ferrari), Belgium (Ferrari), France (Ferrari), Great Britain (Ferrari), Portugal (Ferrari) |
Poles for Mike Hawthorn
Nr | Season | Grandprix |
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1 | 1958 | 4x - Germany (Ferrari), Morocco (Ferrari), Belgium (Ferrari), France (Ferrari) |
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Date last modified: 2023-05-30 00:06:27 - 1 hour ago