Mike Hawthorn
- January 10, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mike Hawthorn |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 10, 1929(1929-04-10) |
| Age | 95 |
| Date Of Death | 1959-01-22 |
| Birthplace | Mexborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Mike Hawthorn Biography
| Name | Mike Hawthorn |
| Birthday | Apr 10 |
| Birth Year | 1929 |
| Place Of Birth | Mexborough |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Mike Hawthorn is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 10, 1929 in Mexborough, England, United Kingdom. After his 1958 win at the Formula One Championship, he became the first UK Formula One World Champion. His career ended with three wins and 18 podiums.
Peter Collins, his friend, died while racing with NASCAR legend His friend Peter Collins died while racing like NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt..
Jean Ireland was his girlfriend at the time of his fatal car crash that occurred while racing.
Mike Hawthorn Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mike Hawthorn is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Hawthorn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1950, he made his debut at the Brighton Speed Trials in a 1934 Riley Ulster Imp. Two years later, he made his Formula One debut with an impressive 4th place finish.
Due to the passing of his teammates during the German Grand Prix, he was forced to retire from his championship run.
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Who is Mike Hawthorn Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Mike Hawthorn celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.
Top Facts about Mike Hawthorn
- Mike Hawthorn was the first British Formula One World Champion.
- He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955.
- Hawthorn retired from racing at age 29.
- He died in a car accident on the A3 road in Surrey, England.
- Hawthorn’s career spanned from 1952 to 1958.
- He drove for Ferrari and Cooper teams.
- Hawthorn won three Grand Prix races in his championship year (1958).
- He was known for his aggressive driving style and risk-taking maneuvers.
- Hawthorn had a total of 18 podium finishes in his F1 career.
- He was posthumously awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire).
Which racing driver died on the Hogs back?
| Died | 22 January 1959 (aged 29) Near Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, England |
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Formula One World Championship career
Nationality| British
Active years| 1952–1958
What happened to Mike Hawthorns Jaguar?
Having left a National Sporting Club dinner held in his honour only 60 hours before, Hawthorn lost control of his 3.4-litre Jaguar MkI while driving on the A3 road near Guildford and perished in the resulting impact.
What was Mike Hawthorn illness?
But there was another side to J.M.Hawthorn. He had been diagnosed with kidney disease and, at the time of his death, this was becoming worse by the month.
Where was Mike Hawthorn born?
Mexborough, United Kingdom
Where was Mike Hawthorne killed?
A3, United Kingdom