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1958. Peter Collins was killed at the Nurburgring during the German Grand Prix after he ran wide and caught a wheel in a ditch. His Ferrari somersaulted across the track and Collins was thrown into a tree and he died later that day from his head injuries. Collins was a favourite of Enzo Ferrari after giving up his car for team-mate Juan Manuel ...
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. He started his career as a 17-year-old in 1949, impressing in Formula 3 races, finishing third in the 1951 Autosport Nat
Peter Collins was the British racing driver and one of the stars of early Formula 1 but he was also very successful in many other racing disciplines. He recorded 32 starts and three victories in the Formula 1 World Championship between 1952 and his premature death at German Grand Prix in August 1958. In sports car races, he was second at 24 ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Races. A Story of Sacrifice. For the final round of the 1956 World Championship at Monza, Ferrari driver Peter Collins handed his car over to teammate Fangio to help him win a fourth world title. In doing so, he sacrificed his own chance to become world champion. Words – Gavin Green.
Aug 1, 2014 · AUGUST 3, 1958: British Formula One driver Peter Collins died after being flung into a tree following a spectacular German Grand Prix on this day in 1958. The 26-year-old Ferrari driver was chasing Tony Brooks’s Vanwall when he lost control on a turn at the Nürburgring and hit a ditch. This caused his car to flip into the air, land upside ...
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 enthusiasts ...
Aug 3, 2022 · Sadly, tragedy struck on this day in 1958, when Peter Collins lost his life at the German Grand Prix after his Ferrari ran wide and somersaulted, flinging its helpless driver into a tree. On lap 11 during the race, the British racing driver was pushing his Ferrari to the limit chasing Tony Brooks’ Vanwall in the Pflanzgarten section, when he ...
