Mike Hawthorn

(1929-1959)

English racing driver

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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 three months after retiring; he was allegedly suffering from a terminal illness at the time.

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Born	John Michael Hawthorn 10 April 1929 Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Died	22 January 1959 (aged 29) Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
Zodiac	Aries
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