Peter John Collins was a British racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. Collins won three Formula One Grands Prix across seven seasons. In endurance racing, Collins won the 12 H
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Collins, in a Ferrari 801, is chased by Juan Manuel Fangio's Maserati 250F during the 1957 German Grand Prix.
Collins with Ferrari (centre background) shortly before the 1957 Mille Miglia
Collins (left) and teammate Mike Hawthorn celebrate with race winner Juan Manuel Fangio, after the 1957 German Grand Prix.
1956 Formula One season
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The 1956 Formula One season was the tenth season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the seventh World Championship of Drivers, which was contested over eight races between 22 January and 2 S
Peter Collins (racing driver)
…and the non-championship 1955 BRDC International Trophy. Following his victory at the 1955 Targa Florio with Mercedes, Collins was signed by Ferrari in 1956. He was immediately successful at Ferrari, taking his maiden wins at the Belgian and French Grands Prix amongst several podiums, and finishing third…
Juan Manuel Fangio (pictured in 1957) driving for Ferrari won his record-extending fourth Drivers' Championship.
Stirling Moss finished runner-up in the World Championship of Drivers.
Peter Collins finished third in the World Championship of Drivers.