Born: Yorkshire, England 10.04.1929

Died: 22.01.1959

Grands Prix: 47

Wins: 3

Pole positions: 4

Podiums: 18

Lap records: 6

Points: 112.64

Facts

The first British Formula 1 champion. He won the title with Ferrari in 1958 with a single point over Stirling Moss with Vanwall.

He died tragically in a road accident soon after he won the championship.