Peter Whitehead

Peter Whitehead, 1956. Copyright Richard Jenkins 2009. Used with permission.

Peter Whitehead, 1956. Copyright Richard Jenkins 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

12 Nov 1914
Menston, nr. Ilkley, Yorkshire

Died:

21 Sep 1958
Lasalle, nr. Nimes, France

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

10 (1950-1954)

Killed in the Tour de France endurance race. A cultured, knowledgable and well travelled racer, he was excellent in sports cars. Won the Australian GP in 1938.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010