Mike Hawthorn

John Michael Hawthorn (10 April 1929 – 22 January 1959) was a British racing driver. He became the first British Formula One World Champion in 1958.

He also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race with his countryman Ivor Bueb in 1955, a race affected by the Le Mans disaster. The duo finished 6th the following year, and in 1957, Hawthorn raced with the Italian great Luigi Musso but only lasted for 56 laps. His last appearance before retiring from motorsport with the F1 title was 1958 where he was partnered with Peter Collins driving the Ferrari 250 TR58 which made 112 laps but did not finish.