Peter Collins

Peter Collins, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 13th May 1950. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Peter Collins, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 13th May 1950. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

06 Nov 1931
Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Died:

03 Aug 1958
Bonn, Germany

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

32 (1952-1958)

Son of a transporter scion, Peter was involved in that business as well. Collins was a fast, varied and extremely honourable driver. Killed in the German GP, just weeks after winning the British GP.