Mike Hawthorn
British racing driver (1929–1959)
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Summary
Mike Hawthorn was born on April 10, 1929[1], in Mexborough[2]. He died on January 22, 1959[3], in Guildford[4]. He worked as a Formula One driver[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,821 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Street Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Educated at: Ardingly College[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Mike Hawthorn[11]
- Cause of death: car collision[12]
- Sport: auto racing[13]
- Family name: Hawthorn[14]
- Given name: Mike[15]
- Manner of death: accidental death[16]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[17]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 45[18], 47[19]
- Number of wins: 3[20]
- Points for: 127.64[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Competition won: 1958 Formula One drivers' championship[23]
- Pole positions: 4[24]
- Podium finishes: 18[25]
Why It Matters
Mike Hawthorn has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Mike Hawthorn born?
Mike Hawthorn was born in Mexborough[2].
Where did Mike Hawthorn die?
Mike Hawthorn passed away in Guildford[4].
What did Mike Hawthorn do for work?
Mike Hawthorn worked as a Formula One driver[5].
Where did Mike Hawthorn go to school?
Mike Hawthorn was educated at Ardingly College[9].