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Peter John Collins (6 November 1931 – 3 August 1958) was a British racing driver. He was killed in the 1958 German Grand Prix, just weeks after winning the RAC British Grand Prix.
- 2nd ( 1955, 1956)
- Aston MartinDavid BrownScuderia Ferrari
- 2 ( 1955, 1956)
- 1952-1958
Record updated. A genial and handsome young Englishman, Peter could have become the United Kingdom's first World Champion when he relinquished his Lancia-Ferrari to team leader Juan Manuel Fangio during the course of the 1956 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Jul 7, 2014 · Peter Collins was the debonair embodiment of the 1950s racing driver, a man of good looks and charm and wit. Born in 1931, he missed the war; with half a dozen years more behind him, he would surely have flown Spitfires.
Aug 25, 2016 · Peter Collins was a handsome young man from Kidderminster with a knack for driving fast cars quickly – and with the world at his feet in 1956.
- Paul Fearnley
Aug 16, 2023 · Peter Collins, a British racing driver of the 1950s, was one such charismatic speedster whose passion for racing and genuine camaraderie left an enduring mark on Formula One. From his meteoric rise through the ranks to his pivotal role as a teammate and friend, Collins’ legacy continues to shine brightly in the hearts of racing ...
May 6, 2024 · A memorial to honour a British motor racing driver who died more than 60 years ago has been unveiled at one of the oldest motorsport venues in the world. It follows a year-long campaign to...
Feb 10, 2024 · A permanent memorial to Formula 1 driver Peter Collins will be unveiled at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire in May. The Kidderminster-born racer, who drove for Ferrari, was just...
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