British- Championship
- 12th26 pts to the leader
- Points
- 4pts4 rounds started
Mike Hawthorn, a British driver, raced for Maserati and Vanwall and then BRM in the 1956 Formula 1 season with car number 23. Hawthorn was born on 10 April 1929. Hawthorn finished 12th in the 1956 drivers' championship with 4 points, 1 podium but no wins – 26 points behind champion Juan Fangio.
Hawthorn's best result was 3rd at the Argentine Grand Prix. Hawthorn's teammate was Tony Brooks; Hawthorn led their qualifying head-to-head 1–0 and was level in the race head-to-head 1–1.
Hawthorn scored points in 1 of 4 Grands Prix.
Final 1956 results after 8 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
25%
Poles
0
pole rate
Mike Hawthorn: quick facts
Short answers about Hawthorn's 1956 season.
What team did Mike Hawthorn drive for in 1956?
Mike Hawthorn drove for Maserati, Vanwall and BRM in 1956, ending the season with BRM.
What car number did Mike Hawthorn use in 1956?
Mike Hawthorn raced with car number 23 in 1956.
How many points did Mike Hawthorn score in 1956?
Mike Hawthorn scored 4 points in 1956 and finished 12th in the drivers' championship, 26 points behind champion Juan Fangio.
How many races did Mike Hawthorn win in 1956?
Mike Hawthorn did not win a Grand Prix in 1956. Hawthorn's best result was 3rd at the Argentine Grand Prix.
Who was Mike Hawthorn's teammate in 1956?
Tony Brooks was Mike Hawthorn's teammate at BRM in 1956. Hawthorn led the qualifying head-to-head 1–0 and was level in the race head-to-head 1–1.
