Peter Whitehead F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Peter Whitehead †

F1 career: 1950 - 1954

3rd
Best Finish
8th
Best Quali
1
Podium
1
Points Finish

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthMenston
Date of BirthNov 12th 1914
Date of DeathSep 21st 1958: 43 years old
FamilyHalf-brotherGraham Whitehead
Season Entries5 (1950–1954)
Car Number21
Best Qualifying8th - 1951 British F1 GP
Best Result3rd - 1950 French F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries12
Grand Prix Starts10
Total Points4.00
Avg. Points per GP0.33
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid15.3
GP Podiums1 (8,3%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (8,3%)
Avg. GP Position7.6
GP DNFs5 (41,7%)
Total GP Laps435

F1 Career Team History

Ferrari 1950-1952 Alta 1952 Cooper-Climax 1953-1954

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 French F1 Grand Prix1950 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 232 days35y, 232d1954 British F1 Grand Prix1954 GBR F1 GP 39 years, 247 days39y, 247d
Podium1950 French F1 Grand Prix1950 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 232 days35y, 232donce so far
Points finish1950 French F1 Grand Prix1950 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 232 days35y, 232donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1
7th 1
9th 2
10th 1
DNF 5
DNQ 1
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Peter Whitehead Championship Results


94th
1954
43rd
1953
47th
1952
36th
1951
9th
1950

 

Peter Whitehead F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1954 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Alta100000400.000
1953 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Alta1000007900.000
1952 United Kingdom Alta
Italy Ferrari		 United Kingdom Alta
Italy Ferrari		2000009800.000
1951 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari40000012100.000
1950 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari20011013302.004
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Peter Whitehead — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Peter Whitehead start racing in Formula 1?
Peter Whitehead started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Peter Whitehead still racing in Formula 1?
Peter Whitehead passed away in 1958. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1954.
How many F1 podiums does Peter Whitehead have?
Peter Whitehead has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Peter Whitehead?
Peter Whitehead is British.
Which teams has Peter Whitehead driven for in Formula 1?
Peter Whitehead has driven for Alta, Ferrari and Cooper-Climax in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Peter Whitehead entered?
Peter Whitehead has competed in 12 Formula 1 Grands Prix.