Peter Collins from United Kingdom in Motorsport. Full information
Peter Collins is a racing driver from United Kingdom.
Born 8th November 1931, dead 3rd August 1958 at age 26.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Mille Miglia.
The recorded standings include 47 points.
First race: 1952 Switzerland Grand Prix
First win: 1956 Belgium Grand Prix
Last win: 1958 Britain Grand Prix
Last race: 1958 Germany Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Peter Collins's career covers the period from 1952 to 1958. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Peter Collins is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1952 - 1958 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 48 | Tracks | 14 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 12 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 8 | Cars | 14 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (40 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ferrari (21 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (7 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Peter Collins statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mille Miglia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Peter Collins took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Peter Collins moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1953 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1954 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1955 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1956 | 25.00 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1957 | |
8.00 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | 14.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
List of tracks where Peter Collins raced
Peter Collins is linked with 14 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Silverstone | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Aintree | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Le Mans | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| Reims | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Monza | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Monaco | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Zandvoort | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| Pedralbes | 22 | 1 | |
| Bremgarten | 6 | 1 | |
| Mille Miglia | 2 | 5 |
Peter Collins: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1956 Belgium Grand Prix and currently ends with 1958 Britain Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Scuderia Ferrari | Belgium Grand Prix |
| 1956 | Scuderia Ferrari | France Grand Prix |
| 1958 | Scuderia Ferrari | Britain Grand Prix |
Related drivers
These links add context around Peter Collins: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Peter Collins in race results
Other drivers from United Kingdom
- Lewis Hamilton (406)
- Nigel Mansell (231)
- Dario Franchitti (291)
- Jackie Stewart (115)
- Jimmy Clark (100)
- Gary Paffett (186)
- Damon Hill (152)
- Stirling Moss (87)
Drivers who shared races with Peter Collins
- Maurice Trintignant (38 shared races)
- Harry Schell (34 shared races)
- Juan Manuel Fangio (31 shared races)
- Roy Salvadori (26 shared races)
- Louis Rosier (25 shared races)
- Robert Manzon (24 shared races)
- Luigi Villoresi (21 shared races)
- Tony Brooks (18 shared races)
Other drivers in Peter Collins's debut race
List of teams Peter Collins was a part of
Peter Collins is connected with 8 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ferrari.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Maserati | 11 | 2 | |
| Vanwall | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| HWM | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 2 | ||
| Aston Martin Ltd. | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| David Brown | 2 | 3 | |
| Aston Martin Lagonda | 16 | 1 |
List of all the cars Peter Collins drove
Peter Collins is linked with 14 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Aston Martin
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 2
Aston Martin
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Vanwall 254 L4 2.5
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 4
Maserati 250F1 L6 2.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 2
Ferrari
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ferrari DS50 V8 2.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 6
Ferrari DS50 V8 2.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 6
Ferrari 143 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 7