Peter Collins F1 Profile & Career Stats

Peter Collins F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Peter Collins †

F1 career: 1952 - 1958

3
Wins
2nd
Best Quali
9
Podiums
10
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthKidderminster, Worcestershire
Date of BirthNov 6th 1931
Date of DeathAug 3rd 1958: 26 years old
Season Entries7 (1952–1958)
Car Number14
Best Qualifying2nd - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries34
Grand Prix Starts32
Total Points47.00
Avg. Points per GP1.38
Grand Prix Wins3 (8,8%)
Pole Positions0
Front Row Starts2 (5,9%)
Avg. GP Grid8.5
GP Podiums9 (26,5%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish10 (29,4%)
Avg. GP Position4.2
GP DNFs20 (58,8%)
Total GP Laps1.542

F1 Career Team History

HWM 1952-1953 Vanwall 1954 Maserati 1955 Ferrari 1956-1958

Key Career Landmarks

Race1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 20 years, 194 days20y, 194d1958 German F1 Grand Prix1958 GER F1 GP 26 years, 270 days26y, 270d
Win1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 24 years, 210 days24y, 210d1958 British F1 Grand Prix1958 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 255 days26y, 255d
Podium1956 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1956 MON F1 GP 24 years, 189 days24y, 189d1958 British F1 Grand Prix1958 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 255 days26y, 255d
Points finish1956 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1956 MON F1 GP 24 years, 189 days24y, 189d1958 British F1 Grand Prix1958 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 255 days26y, 255d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 3
2nd 3
3rd 3
4th 1
5th 1
6th 2
7th 1
8th 1
13th 1
DNF 20
DNQ 1
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Peter Collins Championship Results


5th
1958
9th
1957
3rd
1956
73rd
1955
35th
1954
33rd
1953
26th
1952

Peter Collins F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1958 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari71012027202.0014
1957 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari80022034501.008
1956 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari92305043002.7825
1955 Italy Maserati Italy Maserati2000005000.000
1954 United Kingdom Vanwall United Kingdom Vanwall2000009100.000
1953 United Kingdom HWM United Kingdom Alta40000019600.000
1952 United Kingdom HWM United Kingdom Alta40000015800.000
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Peter Collins — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Peter Collins start racing in Formula 1?
Peter Collins started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Peter Collins still racing in Formula 1?
Peter Collins passed away in 1958. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1958.
How many Formula 1 races has Peter Collins won?
Peter Collins has won 3 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Peter Collins have?
Peter Collins has finished on the podium 9 times in Formula 1.
When did Peter Collins win their first F1 race?
Peter Collins won their first Formula 1 race at the 1956 Belgian F1 GP.
What nationality is Peter Collins?
Peter Collins is British.
Which teams has Peter Collins driven for in Formula 1?
Peter Collins has driven for HWM, Vanwall, Maserati and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Peter Collins entered?
Peter Collins has competed in 34 Formula 1 Grands Prix.